Cerritos College Wrestling (2013): Had a 4-6 record at 149 pounds on the year… Competed at the Lassen Tournament and was 2-2 at the West Hills Tournament…..

La Mirada HS: Won the Suburban League championship at 125 pounds as a senior after winning the title at 119 pounds his junior year… Team won the league championship his junior season… Was a three-time all-league selection… Spend three years on the wrestling team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he won the league championship in triple overtime as a junior… Would like to transfer to Cal State Long Beach and aspires to become a police officer… Hobbies include fishing an bowling… Nicknamed “Matt”… Has three siblings – Michael, Maddy, and Marcus… Is the son of Mike and Teresa Ortiz… Born in Long Beach, CA on October 19, 1994…..

Favorite Athlete:  Kobe Bryant                  Favorite Movie:  “Prisoners”
Favorite Food:  Steak                                Favorite TV Show: “Naked & Afraid”