USC commits Malachi Nelson, Makai Lemon shine for Los Alamitos in blowout win
Malachi Nelson and Makai Lemon are going to put up massive numbers this season.
The dynamic duo at the heart of the Los Alamitos offense — soon to be pieces of Lincoln Riley’s offense at USC — were unstoppable Friday night in helping the team to a 47-14 win over Servite. According to The O.C. Register’s Steve Fryer, Nelson threw for 306 yards and four scores. Lemon was on the receiving end of 229 yards and two touchdowns — on just five receptions.
The duo hooked up for big plays all night, including this 76-yarder to open the scoring:
Malachi Nelson hits Makai Lemon in stride for a 76-yard TD. Los Alamitos takes a 7-0 lead over Servite with 5:50 left in the second quarter. @Sunset_Rewind pic.twitter.com/VkF1K6D1oB
— Eric Ramos • Sports Reporter (@EricRamosZepeda) September 10, 2022
The 6-foot Lemon rates as a 4-star in the industry-generated 247 Composite. Currently, he’s ranked as the 45th-best prospect in the 2023 class and the No. 2 athlete.
Nelson, a 5-star, ranks as the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the 247 Composite. Arch Manning is the only player ranked higher than Nelson. Originally an Oklahoma commit, Nelson re-opened his recruitment when Lincoln Riley left town and eventually joined the Trojans class to stay with the head coach.
No doubt Riley is looking forward to seeing that Nelson-Lemon connection in the cardinal and gold.