Big Dog’s Top 20 Girls H.S. Cross-Country Runners in the State of Hawaii

Kimberly Pugliese is Big Dog’s #1 choice

BIG DOG’S STATE OF HAWAII Girls TOP 20 X-COUNTRY PREDICTIONS

Cross-country season is almost at its mid-way point and there have been some early season surprises.

Based on last season state championship results and what is going on thus far this season the Big Dog predicts the following top 20 girls in the state:

1)       Kimberly Pugliese, Mililani, senior, third in state last season

2)       Dakota Grossmann, Seabury Hall, freshman

3)      Elli Brady, Punahou, sophomore, defending state champion and dominate ILH runner

4)      Kyleigh Mann, Punahou, junior

5)      Sophie Curatilo, Moanalua, senior

6)      Nadia Ramirez, Hilo, senior

7)      Jessica Johnson, Kamehameha-Kapalama, senior

8)      Julia Brand, Punahou, senior

9)      Breanne Ball, Iolani, junior

10)  Heidi Nicholls, Hawaii Baptist, senior

11)  Tialana Greenwell, Honokaa, senior, defending three time BIIF champion

12)  Melissa Wong, Punahou

13)  Deylynn White, Kapolei, junior

14)  Charlene “CJ” Valeriano, Campbell, senior

15)  Lauren Spears, Island School

16)  Aiza Valeriano, Campbell, sophomore

17)  Maile Shigemasa, Pearl City

18)  Courtney Garner, Mililani

19)  Kela Vargas, Hawaii Prep

T20)  Kelsie Kobayashi, Waiakea, junior

T20) Zoe Sims, Hawaii Prep

 For the team championship it should be Punahou and Mililani battling it out again with Punahou coming out on top.  Watch for Hilo to make a strong bid for third.

Related links:  

https://waynejoseph.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/big-dogs-girls-preseaon-x-c-favorites-for-2010/

https://waynejoseph.wordpress.com/2010/09/08/big-dogs-early-season-girls-cross-country-favorites/

Big Dog’s Early Season Girl’s Cross-Country Favorites

Ellie Brady will repeat as HHSAA champ

Cross-country season has started with many of the schools around the state beginning to practice starting on August 2^nd and some early season results are in.

Based on last season state championship results and what is going on thus far this season the Big Dog predicts the following top girls in the state:

1)      Elli Brady, Punahou, sophomore, will repeat as state champion and dominate the ILH

2)      Kimberly Pugliese, Mililani, senior, third in state

3)      Sophie Curatilo, Moanalua, senior

4)     Dakota Grossmann, Seabury Hall, freshman

5)      Tialana Greenwell, Honokaa, senior, dominate runner in BIIF

6)      Nadia Ramirez, Hilo, senior

7)      Jessica Johnson, Kamehameha-Kapalama, senior

8)      Kyleigh Mann, Punahou, junior

9)      Julia Brand, Punahou, senior

10)  Breanne Ball, Iolani, junior

11)   Heidi Nicholls, Hawaii Baptist, senior

12) Kelsie Kobayashi, Waiakea, junior

13)  Lauren Spears, Island School

Others to watch:  Maile Shigemasa, Pearl City;  Courtney Garner, Mililani;  Kela Vargas, Hawaii Prep;  Allie Shiraki, Honokaa;  Lyssa Freitas, Maui; Shalila de Bournmont, Hilo;  Rachael Bianchi, Kealakehe;  Grace Choi, Makua Lani;

For the team championship it should be Punahou and Mililani battling it out again with Punahou coming out on top.

Coaches and athletes comments are welcomed.  For related link go to: https://waynejoseph.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/big-dogs-girls-preseaon-x-c-favorites-for-2010/