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Athlete ID: A-1123

Darren Long

Duxbury High School

Sport(s): BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, OUTDOOR TRACK

Birthday: January 2007

Graduation Year: 2025

Hometown: Duxbury, Massachusetts

Birthday

January 2007

Graduation Year

2025

Hometown

Duxbury, Massachusetts

Biography:

Darren Long is a unique 4 sport multi-sport athlete from Duxbury High School in Massachusetts, set to graduate in 2025. Throughout his career, he has showcased exceptional talent and dedication across football, basketball, track and field & go-kart racing.

Go-Kart Racing

Meet Darren Long, the go-kart prodigy, racing his way to victory! At just 9 years old, Darren began tearing up the track, displaying a natural talent for speed and precision. He racked up numerous wins, making a name in the junior racing circuit. With a fierce competitive spirit and an ever-growing collection of trophies, Darren has had his fair share racing stardom. He sure feels the need for speed.

Football

Darren has been an integral part of the Duxbury High School football team since third grade. In his senior year, he played as a safety, wearing jersey number 18. Duxbury went to 4 straight Championship games. Winning two out of four. Leaving Darren with two nice rings to add to his jewelry collection.

Basketball

On the basketball court, Darren contributed significantly as a senior during the 2024-2025 season. Darren Long played a pivotal role as a senior on the Duxbury High School varsity team, wearing jersey number 12. Standing at 5'11", he brought his agility and aggressive play to the court. Darren had honored to play his senior season alongside some of his life long friends, as Duxbury will graduate ten seniors in 2025. Darren Long's high school basketball career is marked by his commitment, skill, and leadership, leaving a lasting impression on Duxbury High School's athletic community.

Track and Field

In track and field, Darren demonstrated his athletic versatility by participating in running events. Notably, in his freshman year (2021-2022), Darren made an early impact by securing a spot on the school's all time freshman records list for the 110m hurdles. He achieved a time of 22.34 seconds, placing him ninth among freshman hurdlers in Duxbury High School's history. Darren demonstrated his athletic versatility by participating in relay events as well. He was part of the 4x200 meter relay team, along with teammates Alex Smith, Caleb Hoyt, and Ben Elliott, achieving a time of 1:45.98 in 2024.

Darren Long’s high school career at Duxbury has been defined by his rare versatility and commitment across football, basketball, and track and field. Whether locking down opponents as a safety on the football field, hitting clutch shots on the basketball court, or pushing for school records on the track, Darren has consistently brought intensity, leadership, and heart to every team he's been a part of. His impact as a three-sport athlete reflects not only his talent, but also a strong work ethic and passion for competition that will leave a lasting legacy at Duxbury High School.

Father & Son honored at 2023 Super Bowl celebration

Dec 23, 2023

The 2023 Super Bowl winner, Duxbury High School, had a dinner to celebrate their winning season. While there, they recognized three football players whom had fathers that played football at Marlborough High School. They are, from left, Pete Long, Darren Long, Adam Barr, Jim Barr, Mike Landers Jr. and Mike Landers. Duxbury has won its second consecutive Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium. 

Darren Long named Student Athlete of the Month

Jul 01, 2020

Darren and his sister, Tessa Long, were honored to be named Athletes of the Month in July 2020. Name: Darren Long Age: 13 years old School: Duxbury Middle School, seventh grade Sport/Activity: Driver of the American Anchor number-9 DRT high-performance Go-Kart, and rookie driver for Paul Scally Motorsports NEMA Lite number 30. Also plays football, basketball, and baseball. How long have you participated in this sport/activity? Six years in karting; usually drive 800–900 miles per season. 2020 will be the first year racing in a NEMA Lite car. Who do you idolize in this sport/activity? Kyle Busch, number 18 Where do you normally practice? X-1 Outdoors in Bridgewater Are you on a team? Yes, I drive for the DRT Karting Team out of Nashua, with Lane & Di Racing Kart seats and SFL LAD Specialties tuned 60cc Mini Swift engines. I will also be driving for Paul Scally #30 in NEMA Lite with a Honda Quad-Four cylinder 850cc motor. Have you met anyone famous in this sport/activity? I met and interviewed "Mr. Indy" Janik Artus. Have you traveled anywhere related to this sport/activity? Yes, I do visit racetracks yearly; Florida, PA, and dirt tracks in northern Louisiana, but race in the Northeast primarily in Maine, NH, and all throughout New England. What events have you participated in? Karts: In between large Grand Prix races, we race a "Club Level" race at NHKA, OVRP, X-1 Club Series, and also race at the Gearup F-Series and this year the U.S. Pro Kart Series (USPKS). NEMA: This year I'm lucky enough to race the NEMA car at Star Speedway in Epping, NH, and Waterford Speedway in Waterford, CT. What awards or honors have you won? X-1 Club Champion 2017, first place OVRP Summer Race 2018, third place F-Series Boston 2018, third place Race Complex Ogdensburg NY season finale F-Series 2019, Race social 2019, second place F-Series New Jersey Motorsport Park 2019. What have you learned from participating in this sport/activity? Learning about the business side of racing and navigating it is very educational. Also learning the importance of good communication and leadership. It also teaches you about managing risk and taking calculated chances. What do you like most about the sport/activity? The racing. What is your favorite moment? Finishing second at a Pitt International last August and testing a NEMA Lite car this past fall. What do you plan on doing after graduating? Go to college and hopefully someday race in the ARCA Series. What is one tip for someone looking to get into this sport/activity? Go fast!Find the photo on Peter Long's instagram page. See Tessa's interview on her High School Sports Elite Page. 