It was another amazing display of talent and teamwork yesterday afternoon as the Pearl City Chargers rolled their way to the Oahu Interscholastic Association Boys and Girls Bowling Championships held at the Schofield Lanes in Wahiawa. Ryan Kajihiro and Chelsi Morishige won the boys and girls individual titles. Morishige is also the defending girls state champion.
After going undefeated in the regular season, the Chargers added last week's OIA Western Division Championship titles wins for both the boys and girls teams. The Chargers, while enjoying last night's victories, will take their championship momentum and experience into be the HHSAA State Bowling Championships to be held in Kona on the Big Island from Thursday, October 30 through Saturday, November 1.
What's truly impressive is the bowling programs success and the dynasty that they have built under the leadership of both James Hayashi (Boys Head Coach), and Millie Gomes (Girls Head Coach). Year after year, the Chargers reload their rosters with underclassmen that are called into duty to play an intergral role in defending the previous year's championship titles. Coach Hayashi and Coach Gomes are the best in the business in teaching and molding future champions.
OIA Championships in a row:
The Pearl City Chargers boys team captured their 5th OIA team championship in a row. They are also the 4X defending state champions. Ryan Kajihiro, 2014 OIA Boys Champion.
The Lady Chargers won their 4th OIA team championship in a row and are the 3X defending state champions. Chelsi Morishige, 2014 OIA Girls Champion, defending state champion.
OIA Championships, Thursday, October 16, 2014 @ Schofield Lanes:
BOYS Results
Head Coach: James Hayashi
TEAM
1. Pearl City Total Pins – 6426
2. Kapolei Total Pins – 5841
3. Moanalua Total Pins – 5466
4. Castle Total Pins – 5342
Pearl City Boys Individual Scores and Ranking
1. Ryan Kajihiro – CHAMPION Total Pins – 1388 Average – 231.33
3. Kristopher Yadao – Total Pins – 1, 336 Average – 222. 67
5. Skyler Wakumoto – Total Pins – 1,315 Average – 219.17
7. Bradley Nakamura – Total Pins – 1,277 Average – 212.83
8. Aaron Rafael – Total Pins – 1.261 Average – 210.17
19. Keenan Kihara – Total Pins – 1,164 Average – 194.00
27. Denin Ching – Total Pins – 1,131 Average – 188.50
30. Bryan Doi – Total Pins – 1,100 Average – 183.33
Photo courtesy of Lisa Frost
GIRLS Results
Head Coach: Millie Gomes
TEAM
1. Pearl City Total Pins – 5579
2. Mililani – Total Pins – 5041
3. Moanalua – Total Pins – 4990
4. Kalani – Total Pins – 4819
Lady Chargers Individual Scores and Ranking
1. Chelsi Morishige – CHAMPION Total Pins – 1,228 Average – 204.67
2. Ashlynn Castro – Total Pins – 1,190 Average – 198.33
8. Kylie Malilay-Madrona – Total Pins – 1,127 Average – 187.83
10. Kristin Frost – Total Pins – 1,107 Average – 184.50
20. Sydni Inafuku – Total Pins – 1,041 Average – 173.50
35. Sasha Nomura-Calistro – Total Pins – 869 Average – 144.83
Photo courtesy of Lisa Frost
SUPER JUNIORS!
Photo courtesy of Lisa Frost
(Pictured from left to right): Ryan Kajihiro, 2014 Boys OIA Individual Champion,
Kylie Malilay-Madrona, Kristin Frost, and Chelsi Morishige, 2014 Girls OIA Individual Champion.
2014 OIA BOYS & GIRLS BOWLING CHAMPIONS
CONGRATULATIONS CHARGERS!
Photo courtesy of Lisa Frost
Mahalo to Lisa Frost (Kristin's mom) for generously providing the great championship photos!