Gorrell began the 2017-18 season on a high note, capping the month of September with two top-10 finishes and an under-par 71.6 average. The Tiffin, OH native placed ninth out of 50 golfers at the Northern Kentucky University Fall Collegiate Classic with a three round score of 5-over 218. He posted his best round of the tournament on the final 18-holes, shooting a 1-under 70 to help the Colonials secure the team title at Elks Run Golf Club. Gorrell continued to hit the ball well at the Matthews Auto Collegiate Invitational where he claimed the bronze medal at four-under par. He compiled a two-round total of 140 on the Links at Hiwatha Landing (NY). He eagled the final hole to complete a career-best round of three-under 69 on the tournament's final day. The Colonials placed fourth overall in the team standings, posting the highest finish of all NEC teams in attendance.