The runner everyone was watching put on a performance worthy of all the attention.
Seabury Hall junior Dakota Grossman won her third consecutive girls cross country state title Friday on the Big Island, crossing the finish line in the Honolulu Marathon Championships at Hawaii Preparatory Academy in 20 minutes, 21.9 seconds to help the Spartans also claim the inaugural Division II team title.
"I felt a little more pressure," Grossman said. "I felt like everyone wanted me to win for the third time. I felt like there was more pressure for those reasons."
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Seabury Hall’s Dakota Grossman wins the Honolulu Marathon Girls Cross Country State Championship Friday at Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
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Elli Brady of Punahou was the girls runner-up, 8.9 seconds behind, and was followed by her teammate and sister Teri Brady, in 20:37.6.
"That's what pushed me through the race," said Grossman, who also owns three state track gold medals. "I kind of run scared, I guess."
Seabury finished with 207 points, fifth overall, overcoming a sprained ankle by MIL runner-up Kiana Smith, who finished 150th on Friday. The other runners to score for the Spartans were Ally Smith (27th in 22:48.6), Lia Matsunaga (52nd in 23:47.9), Christy Fell (74th in 24:38.9) and Jenna Loesberg (95th in 25:00.1). Natalie Rothman was 122nd in 25:42.5.
"Jenna, who we just had run - we weren't going to have her run today - ended up with a good finish," said Spartans coach Bobby Grossman, Dakota's father. "We fought through it. As the race was going, Jenna, I told her she was No. 5, and we needed her - 'You can rest tomorrow and every day after that.' "
Seabury's only other team state championship in girls competition was at the 1990 cross country meet.
"That was our goal from the beginning," Dakota Grossman said. "We came into the season with a good attitude. Everyone was focused."
Grossman, who remained unbeaten against Hawaii runners in her high school career, is the fifth Hawaii boy or girl to win three state cross country individual championships.
"Her number today was 111," Bobby Grossman said. "I asked her, 'Is that first win, second win, third win?' "
The only four-time state champion is Eri Macdonald, who took the titles from 1995 through 1998 while at Punahou, when girls races were still two miles.
"Even before this states, I wanted to be the first person in history to win four times at three miles," Dakota Grossman said. "It would be pretty awesome."
The Buffanblu won the girls team championship with 42 points.
Baldwin's James Pearson was eighth in the boys race in 18:11, and Lahainaluna's Corban Kaikkonen was 14th in 18:20.3. Davis Kaahanui won in 17:07.9, leading Kamehameha Kapalama to the team title.
"I'm satisfied today. I placed, I did what I wanted," said Pearson, this year's MIL champion.
Seabury had the top finish among MIL boys teams, second in D-II and ninth overall. Led by Brenden Heitzman's time of 18:34, good for 25th, the Spartans scored 254 points.
Maui High was 11th overall with 308 points. Devin Vandervoort was 28th individually in 18:41.4.
Kamehameha's total was 83.
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HONOLULU MARATHON STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday's Results
At Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Girls
Team scores-1. Punahou 42, 2. Hawaii Prep 72, 3. Kamehameha Kapalama 186, 4. Mid-Pacific Institute 205, 5. Seabury Hall 207, 6. Iolani 212, 7. Leilehua 229, 8. Roosevelt 235, 9. Kamehameha Hawaii 247, 10. Hilo 255, 11. Radford 260, 12. Kaiser 278, 13. Pearl City 297, 14. Baldwin 333, 15. Mililani 336, 16. Makua Lani 386, 17. Kalaheo 400, 18. Maui High 423, 19. Hawaii Baptist Academy 432, 20. Waimea 447.
Individual results-1. Dakota Grossman, Seabury Hall, 20:21.9; 2. Elli Brady, Punahou, 20:30.8; 3. Teri Brady, Punahou, 20:37.6; 4. Alice Liggett, Mid-Pacific Institute, 20:59.8; 5. Zoe Sims, Hawaii Prep, 21:00.1; 6. Amanda Beaman, Iolani, 21:02.8; 7. Erin Evans, Hawaii Prep, 21:21.5; 8. Melissa Wong, Punahou, 21:38.5; 9. Kristiana Van Pern, Hawaii Prep, 21:40.7; 10. Maile Shigemasa, Pearl City, 21:41.2; 11. Tamako Delfino, Roosevelt, 21:55.1; 12. Alea Amano, Kaiser, 21:59.0; 13. Tandeka Nunn, Radford, 21:59.6; 14. Hallie Lam, Punahou, 22:03.8; 15. Neolani Obermeyer, Punahou, 22:04.0; 16. Hennessey Ellis, Kamehameha-Kapalama, 22:12.4; 17. Krista Schnackenbe, Kauai, 22:12.7; 18. Noe Lum, Punahou, 22:13.5; 19. Carmen Garson-Shum, Hilo, 22:20.7; 20. Kamehanaokala Saba, Hilo, 22:23.0; 21. Kari Van Mols, Kealakehe, 22:27.1; 22. Jou Claypoole, Island School, 22:27.2; 23. Michaela Ross, Leilehua, 22:32.6; 24. Mariah Haight, Hawaii Prep, 22:35.7; 25. Kelsi Teremae, Island Pacific Academy, 22:40.7; 26. Kai Hoshijo, Kamehameha Kapalama, 22:43.6; 27. Ally Smith, Seabury Hall, 22:48.6; 28. Tia Matsumura, Mid-Pacific Institute, 22:51.8; 29. Jaime Durso, Punahou, 22:52.9; 30. Kailee Murray-Pasi, Kaiser, 22:58.7; 31. Ellie Bio, Baldwin, 23:03.6; 32. Joy Choe, Makua Lani, 23:06.6; 33. Marissa Miyagi, Iolani, 23:06.9; 34. Emily Evans, Hawaii Prep, 23:09.1; 35. Kelly Ulrich, Hawaii Prep, 23:12.8; 36. Risa Lam, Uniersity, 23:13.6; 37. Tessa Baker, Radford, 23:15.5; 38. Mary Eccles, Leilehua, 23:19.7; 39. Nikki Musto, King Kekaulike, 23:20.0; 40. Kahala Huddleston, Kamehameha Hawaii, 23:20.6; 41. Mija Kidder-Walls, Radford, 23:27.0; 42. Brooklin Jensen, Leilehua, 23:37.7; 43. Keiko Soohoo, Roosevelt, 23:39.7; 44. Taylor Suwa, Mililani, 23:39.8; 45. Courtney Miguel, Roosevelt, 23:40.0; 46. Tehani Jones, Kamehameha Hawaii, 23:40.4; 47. Jordan Lee, Kamehameha Kapalama, 23:44.1; 48. Keili Dorn, Makua Lani, 23:44.6; 49. Kera Akiyama, Kamehameha Hawaii, 23:46.1; 50. Tiera Arakawa, King Kekaulike, 23:46.4; 51. Kiara Arakawa-Taum, Mid-Pacific Institute, 23:46.4; 52. Lia Matsunaga, Seabury Hall, 23:47.9; 53. Cassie Wilson, Kapaa, 23:48.8; 54. Kailee Eli, Pearl City, 23:50.4; 55. Shayli Nakamoto, Konawaena, 23:51.6; 56. Chaynna Guinto, Iolani, 24:04.4; 57. Amber Miya, Leilehua, 24:04.9; 58. Sarah Frick, Kalaheo, 24:06.8; 59. Chelsey Mae Dizon, Moanalua, 24:08.2; 60. Makena Wagner, Kamehameha Hawaii, 24:10.9; 61. Katelin Coogan, Mililani, 24:10.9; 62. Vanessa Mercado , Campbell, 24:11.9; 63. Micki Yasuda, Mid-Pacific Institute, 24:13.5; 64. Hildhang Adona, Honokaa, 24:17.2; 65. Brandi Kam, Kamehameha Kapalama, 24:18.5; 66. Nicole Oka, Kamehameha Kapalama, 24:18.9; 67. Veronica Ladwig, Hawaii Prep, 24:24.4; 68. Caroline Kodama, Iolani, 24:25.0; 69. Kaycee San Agustin, Waimea, 24:25.7; 70. Makenzie Arita, Kaiser, 24:26.7; 71. Alyssa Uwaine, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 24:28.9; 72. Natalie Hagemann, Kea'au, 24:29.7; 73. Elise Uyehara, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 24:31.8; 74. Christy Fell, Seabury Hall, 24:38.9; 75. Danielle Jeffries, Maui Prep, 24:40.2; 76. Erin Murashige, Baldwin, 24:40.6; 77. Tiffany Nakagawa, Pearl City, 24:41.9; 78. Genica Aban, Maui High, 24:42.4; 79. Blaise Bushnell, Radford, 24:45.0; 80. Kelly Greenwell, Honokaa, 24:46.7; 81. Lauren Calkins, Castle, 24:47.5; 82. Sage Saito, Baldwin, 24:47.8; 83. Jahanna Shah, Kalaheo, 24:47.8; 84. Tiffany Keau, Maui High, 24:48.3; 85. Hiu Yan Tong, Roosevelt, 24:48.9; 86. Elizabeth Hamm, Mililani, 24:49.8; 87. Kaylee Rapoza, Hilo, 24:52.0; 88. Rise Morisato, Maryknoll, 24:54.0; 89. Jordyn Breitbarth, Hilo, 24:55.3; 90. Sierra Jackson, Kalaheo, 24:56.7; 91. Jordan Van Duyne, Iolani, 24:57.0; 92. Nina Bean, Hilo, 24:57.4; 93. Bailey San Agustin, Waimea, 24:58.8; 94. Mariko Langevin, Parker, 25:00.0; 95. Jenna Loesberg, Seabury Hall, 25:00.1; 96. Talia Young, Waimea, 25:02.0; 97. Samantha Amburgey, Moanalua, 25:02.1; 98. Courtney Bonilla, Roosevelt, 25:02.7; 99. Tiana Iwata, Kamehameha Hawaii, 25:04.0; 100. Nicole Stacey, Mid-Pacific Institute, 25:04.6; 101. Heidi Herr, Kauai, 25:05.1; 102. Kriston Sasaki, Mid-Pacific Institute, 25:09.4; 103. Katarie Kancel, Moanalua, 25:12.1; 104. Rhica Gia Savella, Waipahu, 25:12.2; 105. Cassidi Smith, Mililani, 25:13.2; 106. Catherine Quino, Maui High, 25:14.3; 107. Koki Atcheson, Pacific Buddhist Academy, 25:22.9; 108. Kana Morimoto, Roosevelt, 25:24.3; 109. Skyler Carlin, Campbell, 25:28.5; 110. Amanda Lui, Kaiser, 25:29.1; 111. Sasha Kapuras, Pearl City, 25:29.1; 112. Kerry Donahue, Baldwin, 25:30.5; 113. Hannah Shimizu, Makua Lani, 25:32.0; 114. Leign-Ann Rivera, Kohala, 25:33.7; 115. Alexis Deocampo, St. Francis, 25:34.7; 116. Rayce Tamanaha, Baldwin, 25:36.8; 117. Ariela Bali, Pearl City, 25:38.0; 118. Maile Ramano, Sacred Hearts Academy, 25:38.3; 119. Malia Brittain, Leilehua, 25:40.2; 120. Mary Yeh, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 25:41.2; 121. Taylar Sabin, Mililani, 25:41.8; 122. Natalie Rothman, Seabury Hall, 25:42.5; 123. Jessie Watkins, Kaiser, 25:43.0; 124. Makena Robinson, King Kekaulike, 25:43.6; 125. Natashia Gomera, Kamehameha Kapalama, 25:47.6; 126. Annette Kinchiro, Baldwin, 25:49.3; 127. Jocelyn Umeda, Roosevelt, 25:49.6; 128. Briana Berdel, Maui High, 25:54.2; 129. Bridget Martin, Kalaheo, 25:54.9; 130. Megan Makini, Kamehameha Kapalama, 25:56.7; 131. Phoebe Kirk, Sacred Hearts Academy, 25:56.9; 132. Maia Tarnas, Parker, 25:57.5; 133. Dominique Times, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 25:58.3; 134. Dina Ishihara, Mililani, 25:58.9; 135. Zoe Eto, Baldwin, 25:59.7; 136. Nicole Noel, Pearl City, 26:01.0; 137. Michelle Gima, Maui High, 26:07.1; 138. Kayla Cadiz, Pearl City, 26:10.0; 139. Mercedes Decarli, Makua Lani, 26:20.5; 140. Mayumi Ishikawa, Kalaheo, 26:24.8; 141. Marie Jobes, Parker, 26:29.0; 142. Mikela Cabel, Kamehameha Hawaii, 26:29.2; 143. Skye Ombac, Waiakea, 26:33.6; 144. Shelby Parker, Mililani, 26:35.5; 145. Tanitia Imonti, King Kekaulike, 26:35.6; 146. Rebekah Hallsten, St. Anthony, 26:36.7; 147. Kaitlyn Funai, Hilo, 26:41.3; 148. Tatiana Figuerres, Lanai, 26:44.5; 149. Rachel Smith, Kamehameha Maui, 26:47.3; 150. Kiana Smith, Seabury Hall, 26:50.3; 151. Makayla McLaney, Radford, 26:57.0; 152. Brandi Ogawa, Moanalua, 26:57.1; 153. Sienna Santiago, Waimea, 26:58.6; 154. Alyssa Settsu, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 27:11.7; 155. Marissa Bryant-Man, Kealakehe, 27:21.3; 156. Vandey Okinaka, Waiakea, 27:21.4; 157. Brianna Kuperus, Makua Lani, 27:44.9; 158. Rischell Lott, Leilehua, 28:08.5; 159. Bethany Tangalin, Waimea, 29:03.6.
Boys
Team scores-1. Kamehameha Kapalama 83, 2. Punahou 90, 3. Iolani 94, 4. Leilehua 99, 5. Hawaii Baptist Academy 138, 6. Pearl City 182, 7. Moanalua 182, 8. Campbell 183, 9. Seabury Hall 254, 10. Mid-Pacific Institute 285, 11. Maui High 308, 12. Honokaa 315,
13. Kealakehe 337, 14. Kamehameha Hawaii 345, 15. Radford 345, 16. Hilo 352, 17. Hawaii Prep 368, 18. Kapaa 474.
Individual results-1. Davis Kaahanui, Kamehameha Kapalama, 17:07.9; 2. Joshua Herr, Kauai, 17:38.2; 3. Nikolai Scharer, Punahou, 17:40.3; 4. Jacques Hebert, Punahou, 17:45.7; 5. Charles Akiona, Kamehameha Kapalama, 17:54.3; 6. Dylan Martinez, Leilehua, 18:06.9; 7. Zachary Carvalho, Mililani, 18:09.6; 8. James Pearson, Baldwin, 18:11.0; 9. Gary Fanelli, Damien, 18:11.7; 10. Michael Chin, Christian Academy, 18:16.2; 11. Jordan Castro, Leilehua, 18:16.5; 12. Brent Wakuzawa, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 18:17.9; 13. Zachary Villarmia, Pearl City, 18:19.4; 14. Corban Kaikkonen, Lahainaluna, 18:20.3; 15. Shon Cagugun, Kalaheo, 18:21.3; 16. Mark Inay, Campbell, 18:24.3; 17. David Clarke, Iolani, 18:24.6; 18. Lewe Stanaland, Iolani, 18:24.8; 19. Eric Miyauchi, Moanalua, 18:26.7; 20. Michael Oishi, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 18:28.1; 21. Cedric Petty, Castle, 18:30.0; 22. Paul Gregg, Parker, 18:30.3; 23. Gordon Kowalkowski, Punahou, 18:30.9; 24. Kaeo Kruse, Kamehameha Kapalama, 18:31.6; 25. Brenden Heitzman, Seabury Hall, 18:34.0; 26. Kainalu Asam, Kamehameha Kapalama, 18:35.0; 27. Jakob Dewald, Mililani, 18:37.1; 28. Devin Vandervoort, Maui High, 18:41.4; 29. Christopher Olvers, Leilehua, 18:44.2; 30. Romnick Sarte, Campbell, 18:49.3; 31. Ian McQuate, Waiakea, 18:51.1; 32. Samuel Choe, Iolani, 18:51.5; 33. Thunder Frost, Kealakehe, 18:52.2; 34. Cameron Dapkins, Radford, 18:53.7; 35. Joshua Castro, Leilehua, 18:54.0; 36. Jarren Takaki, Iolani, 18:54.1; 37. Reece Teramoto, Pearl City, 18:54.8; 38. Justin Park, Iolani, 18:57.1; 39. Austin Davis, Moanalua, 18:57.6; 40. Stephen Hunter, Hilo, 18:58.7; 41. Cody McCorriston, Maui High, 19:01.2; 42. Jerrod Wolfe, Moanalua, 19:04.0; 43. Pierce Humble, Kalaheo, 19:05.8; 44. Akona Adolpho, Molokai, 19:06.1; 45. Josiah Adams, Kohala, 19:06.8; 46. Makai Clemons, Kalaheo, 19:07.4; 47. Michael Spetich, Hawaii Prep, 19:08.5; 48. Isaac Fong, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 19:09.6; 49. Hidemasa Mitsui, McKinley, 19:10.7; 50. Liam Nishime, Punahou, 19:10.9; 51. Tony Connors, Honokaa, 19:13.1; 52. Dakota Chapman, Roosevelt, 19:14.1; 53. Lanson Kawaiaea, Nanakuli, 19:14.2; 54. Mitchell Heidenrei, Mid-Pacific Institute, 19:16.9; 55. Sebastian Barahal, Punahou, 19:18.5; 56. Robert Sisler, St. Louis, 19:19.4; 57. Duncan Harrison, Seabury Hall, 19:20.9; 58. Scott Hom, Iolani, 19:23.7; 59. Jacob Kaawa, Campbell, 19:24.4; 60. Andrew Kargol, Mid-Pacific Institute, 19:25.5; 61. Jonathan Huster, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 19:27.9; 62. Kane Verity, Hawaii Baptist Academy, 19:31.8; 63. Paul Enriques, Pearl City, 19:32.7; 64. Deandre Dilworth, Leilehua, 19:33.7; 65. Katoa Ahau, Kamehameha Kapalama, 19:36.8; 66. Jeffery Tichenor, Mililani, 19:37.1; 67. Andrew Langtry, St. Joseph, 19:39.5; 68. Cody Fujimoto, Roosevelt, 19:39.9; 69. Kellen Tasaka, Roosevelt, 19:40.7; 70. Chase Arguelles, Pearl City, 19:41.0; 71. Jordan Onkst, Campbell, 19:41.0; 72. Sean Perala, Honokaa, 19:42.8; 73. Harrison Oshiro, Punahou, 19:43.2; 74. Kaimi Ho, Kamehameha Hawaii, 19:44.0; 75. Oubrinyahn Stonewa, Radford, 19:45.2; 76. Race West, Kailua, 19:47.7; 77. Alazair Torres, Moanalua, 19:47.9; 78. Reece Tateishi, Punahou, 19:48.2; 79. Tyler La Salle, Kealakehe, 19:51.4; 80. Preston Sihavong, Mid-Pacific Institute, 19:51.8; 81. Matthew Iwane, Pearl City, 19:54.2; 82. Bryson Chan, Moanalua, 19:55.0; 83. Brett Tsuzaki, Iolani, 19:55.5; 84. Dallas Tada, Kamehameha Hawaii, 19:57.8; 85. Xavier Damo, Maui Prep, 20:00.6; 86. Logan Ellis, Kamehameha Kapalama, 20:00.7; 87. Alden Simmer, Seabury Hall, 20:03.0; 88. Taylor Fourie, Seabury Hall, 20:03.6; 89. Devin Ajimine, Pearl City, 20:04.6; 90. Timon Skinner, Hilo, 20:04.9; 91. Nicholas Panaikas, Campbell, 20:07.0; 92. Hikaru Kanikubo, Lanakila Baptist Academy, 20:07.0; 93. Kainoa Correa, St. Louis, 20:07.3; 94. Mark Pacris, Waiakea, 20:08.6; 95. Dylan Melendy, Kalani, 20:10.3; 96. Marcus Mateo, Waipahu, 20:11.7; 97. Taylor Lemke, Kamehameha Kapalama, 20:11.9; 98. Jarrett Jackson, Maui High, 20:17.5; 99. Jeremy Gambing, Kealakehe, 20:17.6; 100. Joshua Kuperus, Makua Lani, 20:18.7; 101. Joshua Cram, Kapaa, 20:19.4; 102. Brooks McVey, Honokaa, 20:20.9; 103. Colton Hill, Kamehameha Hawaii, 20:22.7; 104. Aaron Hobson, Mid-Pacific Institute, 20:23.6; 105. Richard Kerr, Hilo, 20:24.5; 106. Colin Kubota, Kailua, 20:25.0; 107. Miles Malott, Seabury Hall, 20:25.8; 108. Jeffery Ferrell, Kea'au, 20:27.0; 109. Sean Quinlan, Honokaa, 20:27.8; 110. Matthew Foronda, Baldwin, 20:28.0; 111. Ilaika Renaoud, Kamehameha Maui, 20:28.0; 112. Wyatt Chism, Lahainaluna, 20:29.7; 113. Justin Macy, Hawaii Prep, 20:32.0; 114. Cameron Lebato, Moanalua, 20:32.1; 115. Joseph Screen, Mid-Pacific Institute, 20:32.3; 116. Kawika Finley, Kamehameha Hawaii, 20:33.5; 117. Walter Disney, Hawaii Prep, 20:36.1; 118. Maka'ala Cruz, Kamehameha Hawaii, 20:36.8; 119. Malu Hammond, Kamehameha Hawaii, 20:37.1; 120. Isaac Angelo, Honokaa, 20:38.5; 121. Jake Lai, Hawaii Prep, 20:39.0; 122. Brice Namnama, Radford, 20:44.4; 123. Tyler McCullough, Parker, 20:44.6; 124. Mikey Rita, Waimea, 20:48.4; 125. Jacob Arakawa, Mililani, 20:49.7; 126. Jonah Knell, Kamehameha Hawaii, 20:51.6; 127. Caleb Bermudez, Maui Prep, 20:54.1; 128. Hyrum Kim, Hilo, 20:55.6; 129. Christian Wells, Radford, 20:56.9; 130. Tomoyuki Murata, Kaiser, 20:59.4; 131. Gerald Maeda, St. Anthony, 21:00.2; 132. Juanito Moises Jr., Waipahu, 21:00.7; 133. C.J. Agusen, Kealakehe, 21:03.5; 134. Micah Nobriga-Ferr, Kapaa, 21:04.0; 135. Jeremy Sanchez, Maui High, 21:04.4; 136. Nathan Ladwig, Hawaii Prep, 21:04.8; 137. Daniel Brandt, Castle, 21:06.6; 138. Aaron Calabrese, Leilehua, 21:09.0; 139. Talon Choy, Aiea, 21:09.1; 140. Christian Devine, Radford, 21:12.3; 141. River Brown, Hilo, 21:13.7; 142. Daniel Quenga, Kamehameha Maui, 21:20.0; 143. Eric Potter, Island School, 21:20.2; 144. Tyler Kiyota, Seabury Hall, 21:23.0; 145. Seanry Agbayani, Honokaa, 21:29.4; 146. Kevin Marks, St. Louis, 21:30.7; 147. Hide Akai, Hawaii Prep, 21:38.9; 148. Jasper Quiocho, Maui High, 21:41.1; 149. Gavin Ulman, Kealakehe, 21:46.8; 150. Alek Paet, Baldwin, 21:52.9; 151. Ronnie Perono, Kapaa, 21:54.7; 152. Kellan Wortmann, Island School, 21:57.0; 153. Nic Colon, Seabury Hall, 22:03.0; 154. Avinash Singh, Kamehameha Maui, 22:05.5; 155. Joseph Griffith IV, Maui High, 22:13.8; 156. Tanner Henry, Kapaa, 22:21.6; 157. Elijah Lluellen, Kapaa, 22:32.3; 158. Sam Sutton, Maui High, 22:49.6.
