The 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior quarterback and free safety has led the Storm to a 12-0 record and a berth in the Class 6A state championship game against Eldorado High, scheduled for Dec. 5. At the time of his selection, Ortega had completed 148-of-223 pa
Ortega has maintained a 3.75 GPA in the classroom.
The president of the Cleveland High chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, he has volunteered locally as an elementary school mentor and youth football coach.