Sunset senior and former first team all-Metro League quarterback Willy Pflug will graduate early and join the University of Montana football team this spring, the school announced Monday.

“He’s a smart kid,” Montana quarterback coach and co-offensive coordinator Kefense Hynson said in a statement. “I think his skill-set will be really nice for what we do.”

Pflug, who committed to Montana in August, has thrown for 20 touchdowns and 1,666 yards this season.

Montana will graduate Sheldon High School (Eugene, Ore.) alum Jordan Johnson, a three-year starter at quarterback, following this season. Pflug's early arrival will give him a chance to compete for the job.

“I think at that position it’s tough to get two weeks of fall camp in and give yourself a legitimate chance to compete,” Hynson said. "I am excited to have him here and compete with the rest of the guys that we’ve got coming back.”

Sunset (5-2, 4-1 Metro) in is the midst of a four-game win streak and tied with Westview (6-1, 4-1) for second place in the Metro League.

Those teams meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Sunset High School.

-- Danny Moran | @DannyJMoran