The sophomore forward led the Bombers to the Class 2 state championship last weekend at the Soccer Park.
In the state championship game against St. Charles West, Gates scored a goal in opening minutes of a 3-1 Bombers victory. He also scored the game’s only goal in a 1-0 victory over Monett in the state semifinals.
For the season, Gates scored 41 points on 16 goals and nine assists. He was credited with five game-winning goals as the Bombers finished their championship season with an 18-6-1 record. As a freshman, Gates scored 27 points on eight goals and 11 assists.
