HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Katella High School in 2007…Was a three-year letter-winner in soccer…Named defensive most valuable player his junior and senior seasons…Named First-Team All-League and First-Team All-CIF his junior and senior seasons.

PERSONAL: Born: July 4, 1989... Parents: Sergio and Patricia Ortiz…Has one brother and two sisters, Sergio, Maritza and Rosalinda.