Montross received the Rookie of the Year award after a stellar performance, clinching victory in the long jump with a final attempt measuring 6.95 meters. He also displayed his talents in the 60-meter hurdles, earning second place in the finals with a time of 8.63 seconds, having qualified with a preliminary time of 8.65 seconds. Montross continued the legacy of excellence for the River Hawks, becoming the third consecutive recipient of the Rookie of the Year award, following in the footsteps of teammates Austin Hurrell (2023) and Brandon Zimmerman (2022).