SALEM, Va. -- The Roanoke wrestling team opened the 2026-27 season on Sunday by hosting the 2026 Southeast Open in the Cregger Center. The field included grapplers from Division I, Division II and Division III teams.  

Competing unattached for 'Noke Regional Training Center', the Maroons had five place winners between the freshmen/sophomore and open divisions.

Maroon Placewinners:
*Jonah Paulino was third in the open division at 141 pounds. He won three of his four matches, with victories over two competitors from the University of Maryland.
*Taylor Smith took sixth in the open division at 157 pounds. He won four of six matches, including starting the day by besting second-ranked Liam Flanagan from Washington & Lee University.  
*In the freshman/sophomore division, Drew Montgomery was second at 149 pounds, Jackson Rowling took fifth at 157 pounds while Brock Sullivan was sixth at 197 pounds.

Next Time:
Roanoke travels Sunday to the Averett University Cougar Classic.