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HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Jordan Green (Clyde, MI/ New Life Christian Academy) has signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Houghton College, Highlander coach David Lewis announced today.

Jordan Green (Clyde, MI/ New Life Christian Academy) is an explosive forward who brings a tremendous touch to find the back of the net. Tallying 61 career goals and 16 assists through her junior year and is currently completing her senior season this spring. Green has been named 1st Team All-Inner State Athletic Conference three times and is the Varsity Team Captain.

Jordan made an immediate positive impact on the play of our team from the first game she suited up," said New Life Coach Terry Bennett. "She has good footwork and is a “finisher” when it comes to pressing an attack. When a player of Jordan’s caliber graduates, it generates mixed feelings…tremendous joy and pride in her accomplishments… and it will be difficult to replace all of her talents with just one player.”

“I like Jordan’s determination and work ethic," said Highlander Coach Lewis. "She has a lot of inner drive and combined with her athleticism, it will enable her to be a strong collegiate player. We are looking forward to her addition to our soccer program.”

Jordan is the daughter of Stephen and Shelley Green. She anticipates studying Elementary Education.

Houghton finished the 2006 season ranked #5 in the final NAIA National Poll with a record of 18-2-2. They were the AMC North Champions and reached the Elite 8 at the NAIA National Tournament in Olathe, Kansas where they fell 1-0 to Nationally Ranked #3 Concordia University, Oregon.

Houghton College has deep and solid roots in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, where our teams use their commitment to excellence, both on the field-of-play and in the classroom, as a platform for their strong and unique emphasis on Sports Ministry. Their goal is to make a difference for the Kingdom on campus, in Allegany County, in the Northeast and around the world. Houghton is one of only 13 institutions who have been hand-selected by the NAIA to serve as "Champions of Character" Program Centers, opening the door for Houghton to be a leader, both in the Northeast and nationally, in character education. Through hands-on, innovative community outreach initiatives, Houghton coaches and student-athletes are working together to change the culture of sport and to change our culture through sport.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 5th, 2007 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 5th, 2007
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648