Longwood Girls Swimming Makes History with Two County Champions

The Longwood girls swimming team made program history at the Suffolk County Championships, bringing home two individual county titles at the same meet for the first time in school history.

Leading the way for the Lions were senior Brooke Orner and freshman Sadie Wiedersum, who each delivered outstanding performances to claim the top spot in their respective events.

Orner, a West Virginia commit, captured the county championship in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 51.19 seconds. It was an especially impressive swim for the senior, as her winning time was even faster than the 51.19? No—faster than her third-place performance at last year's state meet, showing just how much she has continued to improve against top-level competition.

Wiedersum made her own statement in the 100-yard breaststroke. The freshman touched the wall in 1:06.87, edging the rest of the field by just 0.12 seconds to earn her first county championship. Winning a race by such a narrow margin takes tremendous focus, and Wiedersum delivered when it mattered most.

Having a senior standout and a freshman rising star both reach the top of the podium made for a special day for the Lions. Orner's experience and continued success, paired with Wiedersum's impressive freshman season, gave Longwood two county champions and a milestone the program can celebrate.

The achievement is particularly significant because it marks the first time Longwood has had two reigning county champions at the same time. With both swimmers earning individual titles, the Lions have added an important chapter to the program's history and shown the talent coming through their swimming ranks.