Gatewood Track and Field 2026

Gatewood’s head track and field coach Jeff Ratliff (yellow shirt) called his boys team’s rise from fifth overall to second statewide — thanks to an outstanding win in the 4X400-meter relay — “competition in its purest form.” CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s head track and field coach Jeff Ratliff (yellow shirt) called his boys team’s rise from fifth overall to second statewide — thanks to an outstanding win in the 4X400-meter relay — “competition in its purest form.” CONTRIBUTED

Dramatic relay lifts Gators to state runner-up

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Gatewood boys track and field team turned in one of the most impressive performances at the GIAA Class AA state meet on May 2, overcoming the odds to finish as state runners-up after a dramatic final push in the 4x400-meter relay.Heading into the meet at Strong Rock Christian in Locust Grove,...
The Lady Gators piled up the points in the May 2 Class AA state meet, enough to propel the team to third place. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Gators piled up the points in the May 2 Class AA state meet, enough to propel the team to third place. CONTRIBUTED

Record-setting Gatewood girls place third at state meet

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Gatewood girls' track and field team delivered one of its strongest performances of the season on May 2 at the GIAA Class AA state meet at Strong Rock Christian, finishing third overall while setting multiple school records and earning several podium finishes along the way.Head coach Jeff...
Gatewood senior Presley Moss runs her part of a relay race at a home meet earlier this season. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood senior Presley Moss runs her part of a relay race at a home meet earlier this season. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood track & field squad off to strong start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Gatewood’s track and field teams are off to an impressive start to the regular season, with both the boys and girls squads showing promise under the guidance of head coach Jeff Ratliff.On the girls’ side, the Gators have already made a statement.“We got off to a good start,” Ratliff said, noting...
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