“Few ninth graders achieve the instant impact that Tanner Montano did in his debut prep season. Not only did he play a role in three event wins at the state meet, but he also finished as the top overall scorer in Class 5A, the largest division in the state.”

Rich Gonzalez

editor of PrepCalTrack.com

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 156-pound freshman won the long jump and took second in two sprint events at the Class 5A state meet this past season, leading the Bears to a second-place finish as a team. Montano won the long jump with a leap of 23 feet, 7.75 inches which ranked No. 38 nationally among prep competitors in 2023. He crossed the line second in the 100-meter dash in 10.95 seconds and second in the 200 in 21.90. He also competed on the state title-winning 4x100 and 4x200 relay quartets.

Academic Achievement

Montano has maintained a 3.42 weighted GPA in the classroom. He will begin his sophomore year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Montano has volunteered locally with the Special Olympics and as a mentor to youth track athletes. He has also donated his time helping the unhoused move into new living facilities.