Katella HS: Came in sixth place in the Orange League Championships and posted a personal best time of 15:40 over a three-mile course… Voted his team’s Most Improved Runner as a junior and their Most Inspirational Runner his freshman year… While on the track and field team, he won the league championship in the 1600 meters (4:24) and placed second in the 800 meters (1:57) as a senior… Also competed in the 400 meters (33.0) and 3200 meters (10:00)… Was named his school’s Knight of the Year and earned a US Army medal… Finished in second place in the 1600 meters as a junior and won the 800 meters his sophomore season…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he won the 1600 meters in the league track championships… Hobbies include reading… Nicknamed “Frank”… Has three siblings – Brenda (21), Erik (18) and Mily (14)… Is the son of Javier Ortiz… Born in Mexico on April 4, 1994…..

Favorite Athlete:  Lionel Messi                 Favorite Movie:  “The Fourth Kind”
Favorite Food:  Spaghetti                        Favorite TV Show: “Nova”
Favorite Book:  “The 12th Planet”