Longwood's 7th Grader Named Long Island's Athlete of the Year

By Tom Barton | Aug 7, 2025 | Sports

Amanda Ratley | Longwood Central High School | Facebook

Longwood school district's Amanda Ratley has been named 2024 USATF Long Island Female Athlete of the Year.

The 7th grader had an incredible track and field season that included earning silver medals at USATF National Championships, and bronze medal at National Junior Olympics in the 100-meter dash and she went on to break two Long Island 11-12 girls' track and field records.

She ran the 200 meter in 25.5 and the 4x100 meter relay in just 51.12.

The Golden Knights Track team commented on Ratley and her teammate overcoming the heat at the National Junior Olympics by saying "The girls along with their teammates sacrificed half of their summer for this event, but it was worth it. Incredible accomplishment for two young ladies that live about 5 minutes apart."

Longwood High School is eagerly anticipating her joining the squad. The took to social media to congratulate the young star "Amanda is poised to bring her speed to Longwood High School track team - the future is bright and fast!"

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