TALLADEGA, Ala. - Former Northwest men's soccer forward Gabriel Burton has become the latest Ranger to play at the four-year level, after signing with Talladega College late this summer.

In his lone season with Northwest, Burton led the team with five assists, while also providing one goal in 14 total matches. The Pensacola, Fla. native was the lone All-MACCC selection for the Rangers, earning Honorable Mention recognition, and joined teammate Ethan Barnes in competing in the MACCC All-Star Match.

Prior to his arriveal in Senatobia, Burton competed for Pensacola Christian College,

Burton is the fourth member of the Rangers' 2023 team to advance to the four-year level, joining the trio of Barnes, Gunner Pitt and Josh Zuniga, who all signed with MUW in May. In two seasons as head coach, Michael Sullivan has now produced seven four-year players, including Koby Rhone (Belhaven), Jesus Villegas (Belhaven) and Luis Cosme (Bluefield University).

As an NAIA independent last season, Talladega College posted a 5-4-1 overall record. This season, the Tornadoes will compete in the Continental Athletic Conference against Oakwood University, Florida College and Wiley University.