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Video: Montoya claims D4 regional crown

February 15, 2014 By Wes Morgan

It took four years, but Constantine senior Andres Montoya's patience paid off Saturday with a regional title. (Photo by Wes Morgan)

It took four years, but Constantine senior Andres Montoya’s patience paid off Saturday with a regional title.
(Photo by Wes Morgan)

Constantine senior 140-pounder Andres Montoya has taken down all 44 of his opponents this season. After Saturday’s Division 4 regional championship performance, he has his eyes on the ultimate prize in two weeks at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Ranked No. 7 in his weight class by MichiganGrappler.com, this year marks Montoya’s third trip to the individual state finals. He just missed placing among the all-state top eight as a junior.

Starting the day with a pin (1:22) against Three Oaks River Valley’s Andrew Doepker, Montoya went on to earn a major decision over Brandon Tanner (Springport) in the championship semifinals, setting up a title bout with 10th-ranked Travis Smith (Lawton). Montoya made his first regional title look easy with a pin in 54 seconds.

Montoya and Constantine coach Steve Wilson talked about Saturday’s results and how coming up short last year at the state finals fueled the fire this winter.

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