Columbus State Athletics Top Moments of 2010-11: No. 10

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Columbus State Cheerleading Has Outstanding Weekend at Nationals

Orlando, FL – The Columbus State cheerleading team represented the University in grand fashion over the weekend in Orlando as the Small Co-Ed along with the partner stunt duo of Tommy Goforth and Ali Anderson claimed national championships.  The Large Co-Ed team and the couple of Jason Riel and Chelsie Horton placed second in their respective competitions while Jon Lee and Cassidy Drysdale took home fourth in the partner stunt event.

“We had a tremendous weekend at nationals where everything fell into place,” said head cheerleading coach Jimbo Davis.  “I was at a loss for words when we had three of the top four in the stunt event, then we win the small co-ed national championship and our large team executed the routine.  I am happy we were able to represent the University and athletic department in such a great fashion.”

The Small Co-Ed team won their fourth national championship in school history after receiving an automatic bid by placing first in the qualifying round.  The University of Southern Indiana was the runner-up followed by Iowa Western Community College.  Wilmington University and Riverside City College rounded out the top 5.  The Large Co-Ed team finished second behind the University of West Georgia after entering the competition as the third seed.

Goforth and Anderson became just the second non-Division I couple to win the event, following the steps of CSU assistant cheerleading coach Andy Brown, who was part of the first duo to win the competition as a non-Division I pair in 2002.

Overall CSU claimed three of the top four sports in the partner stunt competition.