DANVILLE, Va. -- After the first day of competition at the NCAA Division III Regional Tournament at Averett College, the Heidelberg University Wrestling team has two student-athletes who remain in contention. The top three placers in all 10 weight classes advance to the NCAA Division III National Championships. 

Owen Frizzell was 2-0 on Friday, picking up a pin and a major decision at 184. He pinned Trenton Mead (Thiel) in 2:00 before toppling Nolan Gerwitz (Averett), 11-3.  In the semifinals, he'll face Remington Bauer (Baldwin Wallace).  

At 133, David Gelman lost his opening bout, but roared back in the consolation bracket. He demolished Heath Burks (Shenandoah), 23-3, then slid past Trent Proctor (Ferrum), 9-5. On Saturday, he'll battle AJ Orlando (Averett).  

Collin Hering (125), Josh Gibson (141), Anthony Grecol (157), Travis Richardson (165), Tristan Craddock (174), Aidan Belgiorno (197) and Demetrius Hernandez (285) all went 1-2 on the day.  

Competition resumes at 11 a.m. on Saturday.