Nick King, PSHS, Desert Sun Top Male Athlete

Palm Springs' Nick King makes a cut against Arroyo Springs Friday night. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

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Palm Springs defender Nick King (33) makes an interception against Arroyo Springs. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

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Palm Springs' Nick King sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against Arroyo Springs Friday night. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

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Palm Springs' Nick King gains a first down against Arroyo Springs Friday night. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

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Nick King picks up a Palm Springs touchdown in the first quarter against Moreno Valley.

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Nick King makes a long run during the Indian first possesion during the first quarter against Arroyo Valley. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

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Nick King picks up a Palm Springs firstdown against Moreno Valley.

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Nick King gives a stiff arm as he picks up a Palm Springs first down in the second quarter against Moreno Valley.

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Nick King runs for a Palm Springs in the second quarter against Moreno Valley.

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Palm Springs running back Nick King scores to make it 26-0 against Corona. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 9/22/11

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Palm Springs running back Nick King stretches out for extra yardage against Corona. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 9/22/11

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Nick King picks up good yardage against Indio Friday. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 10/13/11

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Nick King of Palm Springs drags a defender with him during their win against Coachella. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 10/21/11

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Nick King of Palm Springs reaches for a pass but can't quite come up with it against Palm Desert. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 10/28/11

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Nick King of Palm Springs breaks Palm Desert's arm tackles. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 10/28/11

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Dejon Wilson 3 of La Quinta High School gets around Nick King 33 of Palm Springs high school for a first down November 4, 2011. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

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Nick King of Palm Springs High School runs for a first down November 4, 2011. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

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(From the left) Palm Springs High School football captains Kyle Lass, Nick King, Jordan White, and Dane Tiedeman on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Palm Springs. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)

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(From the left) Palm Springs High School football captains Jordan White, Kyle Lass, Nick King, and Dane Tiedeman on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Palm Springs. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)

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(From the left) Palm Springs High School football captains Kyle Lass, Nick King, Jordan White, and Dane Tiedeman on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Palm Springs. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)

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Palm Springs High football player Nick King and Jordan White on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)

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Palm Springs' Nick King completes a pass for a touch down in the 4th quarter against Chino on Friday, November 25, 2011 during the CIF Southern Section Central Division playoff game in Chino. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)

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Palm Springs' Nick King runs the ball almost the distance of the field in the 4th quarter against Chino for a touch down on Friday, November 25, 2011 during the CIF Southern Section Central Division playoff game in Chino. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)

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Palm Springs' Nick King and Kraig Butler, left, breaks up a pass intended for Chino's Tyler Pardon in the 3rd quarter on Friday, November 25, 2011 during the CIF Southern Section Central Division playoff game in Chino. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)

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Nick King (right) of Palm Springs High School football scores a 17 touchdown in the second quarter against Carter High School in the CIF semifinal game December 2, 2011. Palm Springs won 17-13. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

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Palm Springs' Nick King fumbles on the Indians first possesion during the CIF Championship game against Rancho Verde Friday night. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 12/9/11

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Palm Springs football co-captains Nick King, 33, and Kyle Lass console one another after coming up short during their CIF Championship game against Rancho Verde Friday. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 12/9/11

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Nick king of Palm Springs High School football fumbles the ball as he is tackled in the first quarter; Rancho Verde recovered the fumble and scored a touchdown at the CIF Central Division championship against Rancho Verde December 9, 2011. Palm Springs lost 35-16. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

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This year's All Desert Sun football team includes these eight players from Palm Springs High School, from left; Kyle Lass, Nick King, Tyler Truitt, Dane Tiedeman. Nathin Evans, Jordan White, Michael Greer (9) and Jose Castro. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun 12/15/11

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Nick King of Palm Springs High School basketball launches himself into the air and will score from a reverse shot under the basket against Patriot High School in the first round of Palm Springs Winter Classic Tournament December 20, 2011. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

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((editors for the PS Sun)) Nick King (left) of Palm Springs High School basketball goes up against Patriot High School in the first round of Palm Springs Winter Classic Tournament December 20, 2011. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

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Nick King 33 shoots of Palm Springs High School basketball shoots against Jacob Clark of Palm Desert high School in a game for first place in the DVL. Palm Desert 57 Palm Springs 52. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

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Nick King of Palm Springs High School basketball brings the ball for a lay up attempt against Palm Desert High School January 31, 2012 at Palm Desert. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

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Palm Springs High football star Nick King at the Palm Springs High School Class of 2012 graduation, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)

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Nick King was named athlete of the year by The Desert Sun for high school athletes. Omar Ornelas/ The Desert Sun

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Nick King was named athlete of the year by The Desert Sun for high school athletes. Omar Ornelas/ The Desert Sun

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Nick King was named athlete of the year by The Desert Sun for high school athletes. Omar Ornelas/ The Desert Sun

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