Gannon University Athletics

At The Citadel: Competed in wrestling for four seasons from 2022-26 ... helped the Bulldogs capture their first Southern Conference (SoCon) regular-season championship since 2004 during the 2025-26 season ... earned first place at the Appalachian Open and won three bouts at the Southern Scuffle in 2025-26 ... also recorded a victory at the SoCon Championships in the 197-pound bracket ... competed in 13 matches during the 2024-25 season, earning victories over Duke, Hofstra, Sacred Heart, Chattanooga, Presbyterian and Davidson ... recorded wins over Duke, Millersville, Brown, Cleveland State, VMI and Chattanooga during the 2023-24 season ... appeared in seven matches as a freshman in 2022-23, earning two victories at the Southeast Open and a win at The Citadel Open.

High School: Attended Copenhagen Central High School in Copenhagen, N.Y., where he competed in wrestling, soccer and football ... earned Section III Scholar-Athlete honors.

Personal: Son of Adam Ortega Sr. and Monica Ortega ... has four siblings, Morgan, Aleece, Madison and Paul.