Bonato was integral to a massive Pioneer victory in the team's first home meet of the 2025-26 season, securing a big individual win to help the team defeat Keystone by a 55-0 final. In his bout at 157 lbs., Bonato dominated, defeating his opponent via technical fall by a final score of 16-0. He accomplished the feat in just under a minute and a half, taking down his opponent in the opening moments and then notching four consecutive near falls while never relinquishing control as he sped to the 16-0 decision. Bonato improved to 6-5 with the win, grabbing his third technical fall of the season.