SENATOBIA - After one season with Northwest, freshman defender Jordan Gates has signed to continue her career with Blue Mountain College.

Gates becomes the first Lady Ranger in program history to sign with Blue Mountain and is the fifth signee or commit to the four-year level, joining teammates Molly Rose (Georgia State), Ally Bailey (Christian Brothers University), Tori Dronet (Wayland Baptist University) and Jessica Jaimes (Faulkner University).

Gates played in several matches as a reserve for coach James Beattie's squad that finished 15-3-1 and advanced to the MACCC/Region 23 semifinals. Her lone start came against Southwest Tennessee on September 28, where she logged 78 minutes of action.

Prior to Northwest, Gates played for Corinth High School where she tallied 25 points (9 goals, 7 assists) during her senior season, where she helped the Warriors to a 15-6 record and the MHSAA Class 4A Playoffs. She was a two-time Region 1-4A first team selection and was chosen to play in the North Mississippi All-Star Game.

As a member of the National Intercollegiate Athletics Association (NAIA), Blue Mountain competes in the Southern States Athletic Conference. The Lady Toppers finished the 2021 season with a 5-9 overall record.