RADFORD, Va. – Claire Doherty (Chesapeake, Va. / Hickory High School) and Jocelyn Long (Virginia Beach, Va. / First Colonial High School) have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Radford women's swimming and diving team in 2011, as announced by head coach Randy Jarman Tuesday morning.

Claire Doherty
Chesapeake, Va. / Hickery High School

Placed third in the state as a member of the 4x100 relay, while holding the 100-yd butterfly record her senior campaign… In her sophomore and junior seasons, broke the 100-yd butterfly record and qualified for the state championships in four events.

Jocelyn Long
Virginia Beah, Va. / First Colonial High School

A four-year letterwinner… Awarded team MVP her senior campaign.

Jarman on Doherty and Long
"We are extremely excited about Claire Doherty and Jocelyn Long. Both girls are very versatile and can swim several different events well. Add the fact that both are tremendous young ladies with a fire to compete as well as hard working students. During their recruiting trips both girls fit in well with our team chemistry. Having signed Claire and Jocelyn has already made us a better team next year."