GLENVILLE, W.Va. — The Davis & Elkins wrestling team opened its 2025 season Saturday at the Pioneer Open, hosted by Glenville State and sponsored by Go-Mart. The Senators finished 13th overall in a competitive field that featured several nationally ranked programs.
Jonathan Lattimore led the way for D&E in the heavyweight division, picking up a fall over Emmanuel's Frank Moore in 3:52 to advance to the championship quarterfinals. Lattimore later withdrew due to a medical forfeit.
At 157 pounds, Jeston Showalter recorded two wins on the day, including a first-period pin over Glenville State's Tommy Reed in 3:37. He also earned a decision victory against Findlay's Diego Chavez, 11-5, before falling in the consolation bracket.
In the 149-pound class, Logan Powell earned three wins, highlighted by back-to-back major decisions over Fairmont State's Armon Nettey (15-5) and teammate Geovani Santos (13-1). Powell also pinned Jordan Sexton of Emmanuel in 6:14.
Santos picked up a victory of his own with a 7-2 decision over UNC Pembroke's John Schulz.
At 165, Mat McNeil advanced through the consolation rounds with a fall over Waylon Holt of Emory & Henry in 2:06 before being forced to retire due to injury.
Heavyweight Aidan Maldonado earned a sudden-victory win, 8-5, against Emory & Henry's Seaton Tallent, while Ethan Lopez-Rosales and Elam Hart both competed in their collegiate debuts.
Host Glenville State captured the team title with 177.5 points, followed by Belmont Abbey (142.5) and Frostburg State (133.5). Davis & Elkins finished with 15.5 total points.
The Senators return to action Saturday, Nov. 8, when they travel to Harrisonburg, Virginia, to compete at James Madison University.
Results
Ethan Lopez-Rosales (0-2)
Bye
L, TF 19-3 – Hunter Ross (Glenville State)
Bye
L, TF 19-1 – Brody Lybarger (UIndy)
Geovani Santos (1-2)
Bye
L, Fall 4:44 – Gage Heilbrun (Frostburg State)
W, Dec 7-2 – John Schulz (UNC Pembroke)
L, Maj 13-1 – Logan Powell (Davis & Elkins)
Logan Powell (3-2)
L, Fall 1:10 – Skyler Caban (Belmont Abbey)
W, Fall 6:14 – Jordan Sexton (Emmanuel)
W, Maj 15-5 – Armon Nettey (Fairmont State)
W, Maj 13-1 – Geovani Santos (Davis & Elkins)
L, Maj 21-10 – Tyler Nelson (UNC Pembroke)
Jeston Showalter (2-2)
W, Fall 3:37 – Tommy Reed (Glenville State)
L, Dec 4-1 – John D'Amico (Frostburg State)
W, Dec 11-5 – Diego Chavez (Findlay)
L, TF 20-4 – Christian Gordon (Emmanuel)
Mat McNeil (1-2)
Bye
L, TF 19-3 – Zach Meisenzahl (Glenville State)
W, Fall 2:06 – Waylon Holt (Emory & Henry)
L, Inj. 3:10 – Caden Brandenburg (Belmont Abbey)
Elem Hart IV (0-2)
L, Fall 1:09 – Wesley Outlaw (Frostburg State)
Bye
L, TF 19-4 – Aiden Pham (Fairmont State)
Aiden Maldonado (1-2)
W, SV-1 8-5 – Seaton Tallent (Emory & Henry)
L, Fall 4:07 – Cole Yonkin (Frostburg State)
Bye
L, Fall 3:47 – Jose Flores (Emmanuel)
Jonathan Lattimore (1-2)
Bye
W, Fall 3:52 – Frank Moore (Emmanuel)
L, TF 17-1 – Nathan Carnes (Belmont Abbey)
L, MFF – Earl Wyman (Fairmont State)
