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Gabriella Montoya

Defender
VOLCANO VISTA HS
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

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2019 goals

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2019 assists

6

2019 goals allowed
“Gabby Montoya was the class of our district. She was highly effective and dangerous. She plays on both ends of the field. She’s an excellent, offensively minded defender.”
Greg Rusk
Head Coach - Head coach of Cleveland High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-2 senior defender led the Hawks to a 19-2 record and the Class 5A state championship this past season. Montoya recorded seven goals and seven assists, and anchored a defense that surrendered just six goals in 21 games. The Class 5A State Player of the Year, she was a 2019 United Soccer Coaches High School All-American selection.

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Academic Achievement

Montoya has maintained a weighted 3.51 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer on scholarship at the University of New Mexico.

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Exemplary Character

Montoya has volunteered locally at a food bank and homeless shelter, and she has donated her time to the Special Olympics and as a youth soccer coach.