Football: Montana chooses Washington

After considering more than 14 colleges and visitng a dozen or so, Oaks Christian of Westlake Village quarterback Nick Montana has settled on one.

Montana committed to the University of Washington and its new coach Steve Sarkissian.

Montana's pledge comes on the heels of a visit he took last weekend.

Bill Redell, coach at Oaks Christian, weighed in on Montana's decision.

"I think (Steve) Sarkissian being there was the most influencing factor, Redell said. "He (Nick) was impressed with the coaching staff, facilities and the committment to bringing in top players."

Montana had many programs coming after him, including Georgia, Ohio St., Florida, LSU and Alabama to name a few.

"Washington has been down the last couple years and it is a situation where they need to bounce back but Nick can go in there and comeopete right away," Redell said.

Montana will team with Malcolm Jones, Zac Stout, Cassius Marsh, Erik Kohler and a host of other talented Oaks Christian teammates this upcoming season to try and go after the schools seventh consecutive section championship.