Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Laniyah Ezell

Published 6:00 am Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for May 1 from Decatur High School is Laniyah Ezell (senior), track and field.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

History.

Name your Mount Rushmore G.O.A.T. Athletes (Top 4):

Simone Biles, Sue Bird, Michael Phelps, Rory McIlroy. Honorable Mention: Laniyah Ezell.

What does it mean to be a good teammate? Why is it important to your success? What is one thing you do to help others around you?

Being present and supportive for the good and bad. Support from family, friends, and teammates is really what has kept me always coming back to the sports I love. I’m constantly encouraging people, and reminding that it’s just a game and it is supposed to be fun!

If you could have dinner with anyone (living or from the past), who would it be? Why?

I would have dinner with Tony Dorsett, I am a huge Dallas Cowboys fan.

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

Fanta and Kit Kat for sure!

Describe your favorite post-game meal:

Burger and fries.

What is your Walk-up song?

“Blister in the Sun” by Violent Femmes

From the sidelines:

Laniyah competes in the 100m, 200m, and Pole Vault for the Decatur Track team. She is currently ranked 3rd in the North Puget Sound League with a Pole Vault of 8 feet 6 inches. Laniyah has been selected as team captain in all three sport seasons this year. She will compete in the West Central District Girls Golf Tournament this spring with a chance to qualify for WIAA State Tournament. Laniyah was a member of the Gators Girls Bowling Team that earned the WIAA 3A Academic State Championship with a 3.95 team GPA. She has also demonstrated excellence in DECA, she will be attending the International Competition in Atlanta presenting her marketing project.