Garaway Finishes Second at Licking Heights Invitational; Tetreault, Domer Win Titles

Garaway’s wrestlers turned in a strong showing at the Licking Heights Invitational on Jan. 22, finishing second as a team while producing two individual champions. Mitchell Tetreault captured the 150-pound title and Colton Domer took the 165-pound crown, headlining a day of competitive matches for Holmes County athletes.

Beyond the two champions, Garaway posted several top placings across weight classes. Bryce Books finished second at 106 pounds, Brennon Featheringham placed fifth at 120, and Matt Frey was runner-up at 175. Jaylen Jimenez claimed fifth at 157, Thomas Grimm finished second at 215, Dillon King placed fourth at 190, and Bobby Bowers took third in the heavyweight bracket. Those results combined to lift Garaway into the runner-up spot in the team standings at the invitational hosted by Licking Heights.

The performances matter beyond medals and brackets. For families and neighbors across Holmes County, strong finishes by Tetreault, Domer, Books, Frey, Grimm, Bowers, King, Featheringham, and Jimenez demonstrate the value of sustained investment in school athletics as a vehicle for youth development, physical fitness, and community connection. Wrestling’s demands for conditioning, discipline, and weight management also underline the need for access to athletic trainers, school-based health services, and safe coaching practices to protect young competitors’ long-term health.

Garaway’s success at Licking Heights can help sustain participation in after-school programs that support mental health and keep students engaged with school. In rural communities like those surrounding Holmes County, where transportation, equipment costs, and limited staffing sometimes constrain sports programs, each strong season can reinforce community support and justify resources for athletic training, injury prevention, and equitable access for lower-income families.

Coaches and athletes now carry momentum from Jan. 22 into the remainder of the winter schedule. Mitchell Tetreault and Colton Domer will be names to watch as individual postseason tournaments approach, while second-place finishes from Bryce Books, Matt Frey, and Thomas Grimm highlight depth across weight classes. Parents and local leaders should consider how to build on this success by ensuring reliable medical coverage at meets, affordable training opportunities, and safe weight-management education for student-athletes.

Garaway’s showing at Licking Heights is more than a scoreboard entry; it is a community achievement that points to the benefits of investing in youth sports infrastructure and health supports. Strong individual and team results give Holmes County something to rally around as the season moves toward league finals and postseason competition.