Garaway wrestling competes at Perrysburg Invitational Tournament

Pirates earn multiple placings at two-day event at Perrysburg High School

Colton Domer was one of four Pirates to find a place on the podium during the rugged Perrysburg Invitational Tournament Jan. 9-10.

Dave Mast

Published January 14, 2026 - 1:32 p.m.

Garaway wrestling competes at Perrysburg Invitational Tournament

The Garaway wrestling team finished 16th at the Perrysburg Invitational Tournament, which took place Jan. 9-10 at Perrysburg High School.

Mitchell Tetreault finished fourth at 150 pounds to lead the Pirates. Heavyweight Bobby Bowers finished fifth, Bryce Books finished seventh at 106 and Colton Domer finished eighth at 165 to round out Garaway’s placers.

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