Butler University Athletics

PRIOR TO BUTLER: Long was the Hamilton County Meet Highest Point Scorer in 2025 and 2026. He was a member of the Hamilton Southeastern teams that won a Hamilton County Championship and two IHSAA Sectional Championships. He finished top-10 in the final Indiana State rankings in the 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles during his senior season. 
 
WHY BUTLER: I chose Butler primarily because I have only heard positive things about the university. Being from the Indianapolis suburbs, its close proximity to home was appealing, and I feel comfortable there. I was also attracted to the opportunities Butler offers through its strong connections to the Indianapolis business community and its location near downtown Indianapolis. From an athletic standpoint, it has always been a goal of mine to compete in college sports. As a track and field athlete, I was excited by the opportunity to be part of Butler Athletics and the culture that comes with competing at the Division 1 level. The campus itself stood out to me, and seeing iconic facilities like Hinkle Fieldhouse made me want to be part of the Butler community and athletic family. Altogether, those factors made Butler the clear choice for me and reinforced my desire to become a Bulldog. 
 
PERSONAL: Son of Susan Ross-Long and Scott Long...siblings are Mallory and Madeline.