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Diego Montes, a determined 5-foot-11 quarterback from Granada Hills Kennedy High, showed up at UCLA coach Bob Chesney’s office before dawn for four straight days—sometimes as early as 5 AM—just to get a shot at playing football. Though no roster spots were open, Chesney was so impressed by his grit that he offered him an internship instead. Now, Montes is shadowing the quarterbacks, soaking up every lesson, and staying laser-focused on his dream—even if it means switching positions or waiting until next year for a real tryout. His relentless hustle and high school success (17 touchdowns his senior year) prove that passion and persistence can carve out a path, even when the odds are stacked against you.

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