Centenary IHSA does it again: 2011 IHSA Nationals Champions!

And the records keep on coming! The IHSA team has won the 2011 IHSA National Championship with 33 points, 11 points ahead of second-place teams Skidmore University and St. Lawrence. Senior captain Marissa Cohen captured the coveted 2011 Cacchione Cup title, dominating the three phases of the class.

This is the second time in three years that the team has won both; they were the 2009 National Champions as well and graduate Lindsay Clark won the 2009 Cacchione Cup.

"This win was a huge team effort," said coach Michael Dowling. "We had a great support system and are extremely proud of everyone. It wasn't just the riders who helped us win--it was the entire equine department, students who came to help, the students who were cheering us on from back in NJ, and the entire team as a whole who worked together all year to help make this a success. We cannot express our gratitude to all of them enough."

"In order to be successful, you have to have a very grounded team and it definitely showed in our win, from the students at home cheering us on, the riders, and the volunteers who came to Nationals," added Heather Clark. "We are very proud of and looking forward to the success of the team in the future."

Congratulations to everyone!