Even in a rebuilding year, Pearl City extended its championship streak.

Displaying the consistency that resulted in numerous championships, the Pearl City girls won their sixth consecutive team title at Saturday’s OIA air riflery championships held at Radford. The Chargers outshot Kalani 2,049 to 1,932 with five of Pearl City’s six shooters shooting over 500, led by Cheyne Santos’ 521.

“I wanted to keep the streak,” said Pearl City’s Kylee Wasano, who finished with a 519. “I know this year is a rebuilding year. (From) last year, we lost three of our seniors and they were our top shooters.”

This year’s squad spent considerable time working on their weaknesses. The time spent together allowed the girls to support one another.

“They (the coaches) always provide us with the equipment and adjustments we need,” Wasano said. “We have a lot of practice time together, we spend a lot of time together, we work on our shots. They really focus on our weaknesses and because they’re able to help with our weakness, we’re able to become better.”

Upholding the program’s level of success had greater significance for Wasano. Her sisters were on those championship teams, and Kiara-Lin was one of those seniors who helped the Chargers win an OIA and state championship last year.

“At first it was kind of scary because I was scared that we were going to lose our streak, especially because you got to live up to the title, especially for my sisters, they shot, too,” Wasano said. “I felt like I had to keep that title as well.”

Pearl City defeated Moanalua 2,066 to 2,038 to win the boys championship. The program last won an OIA title in 2012, and the goal for the season was to bring home another championship.

“I’m proud of our boys team, we really improved,” said Eric Schlitzkus, who shot a 513. “It’s been a long time since we had a title, so we’re glad to bring it back to Pearl City.”

All four of Pearl City’s scoring shooters shot above 500 in the team final. Having that level of balance helped the Chargers earn their 10th team title.

“This year we have a lot more diverse amount of scorers, we’re really balanced,” Schiltzkus said. “In case somebody might have a bad day, we have someone to help out that scorer.”

Kalaheo’s Justin Pascua won the boys individual title, outshooting Pearl City’s Zane Ogoso 534 to 533. Pascua was surprised he won, considering he missed some shots during his round. His ability to refocus helped him move on, as shooters are timed in the standing, kneeling and prone positions.

“I just tried to adjust and try to refocus,” Pascua said. “I just forgot about that shot … make like it’s a new shot and try not to think about it or else it’ll mess me up.”

Kailua’s Lauren Kadooka (539) won the girls individual title and teammate Kelci Hooker (521) finished second.

“This is her first time shooting over 500,” Kadooka said of Hooker. “I was just really happy for her and it was pretty exciting both of us got in the top two.”