GLENVILLE, W.Va. – The Davis & Elkins College wrestling team opened its 2026-27 season Sunday at the Glenville Open, hosted by Glenville State University.
The Senators were represented across multiple weight classes, with several wrestlers competing in both championship and consolation brackets.
At 125 pounds, Garrin Hatfield competed in two matches, falling to Frostburg State's Alabbadi by fall in 1:11 before dropping a matchup against Emmanuel's Jones by fall in 56 seconds.
At 133 pounds, Elijah Carlin faced two opponents. Carlin fell to Frostburg State's Spragg by decision, 5-0, before dropping a technical fall decision to Findlay's Conway, 20-4, in seven minutes.
At 141 pounds, Jackson Knupp competed in three matches, including a medical forfeit against Glenville State's McDowell. Knupp also fell to Findlay's Kaiser by technical fall, 15-0, in 3:32 and Findlay's Canales by technical fall, 19-3, in 3:38.
Luke Shaffer also competed at 141 pounds, falling to Emmanuel's Clayton by fall in 2:22 and UNC Pembroke's Soto by technical fall, 19-1, in 4:22.
At 149 pounds, Nicholas Daniel faced two opponents, falling to UM's Brown by fall in 43 seconds and Emmanuel's Melendez by technical fall, 18-1, in 6:22.
Ethan Lopez-Rosales also represented the Senators at 149 pounds, falling to UM's K. Brown by fall in 2:00 and Emmanuel's Gordon by fall in 28 seconds.
Kyler See competed at 149 pounds, earning a forfeit victory over Millersville's Evans before dropping a 9-3 decision to Emmanuel's Brewer.
At 157 pounds, Ben McComas faced three opponents. McComas fell to Millersville's Avellan by major decision, 16-8, before dropping a technical fall decision to Ferrum's Lilly, 15-0, in 4:27 and a matchup against Emmanuel's Marini by fall in 5:55.
At 165 pounds, Jason Blackmon competed in two matches, falling to Emmanuel's Stratton by major decision, 16-2, before dropping a technical fall decision to UNC Pembroke's C. Schepis, 20-5, in 5:55.
Jonathon Robey also competed at 165 pounds, falling to Frostburg State's Collins by technical fall, 15-0, in 3:52 and Ashland's Nelson by technical fall, 16-0, in 3:46.
Geovani Santos rounded out the Senators' competitors at 165 pounds, falling to UNC Pembroke's Schepis by fall in 2:44.
At 174 pounds, Steven Ortiz went 1-1 before injury defaulting out of the tournament. Liam Young and Matthew Lerbu each went 0-2.
Gavin Hardister competed at heavyweight, finishing with a 1-2 record. Brayden Crass also represented the Senators at heavyweight, going 0-2.
The Glenville Open marked the first competition of the season for the Senators as they begin their 2026-27 campaign.
UP NEXT
Davis & Elkins returns to action Saturday, Nov. 7, at the George Mason Duals in Fairfax, Virginia. The event will be hosted by George Mason University.
