Before IHCC: Attended Hononegah High School in Rockton, Illinois... Member of the wrestling program under head coaches Jay Taft and Tyler Demoss... Also competed at Dakota High School, winning the 2023 IHSA 2023 1A State Championship at 126lbs... Three-time IHSA state finalist, including a runner-up finish at the 2025 and 2024 3A State Championships... Also competed for Alber Club wrestling... Volunteer with the Hononegah Club Tournament

Personal: Born September 15, 2005 in Rockton, Illinois... Son of Jennifer and Manny Silva... One sibling Crystal... Relative Fernie Silva wrestled at Indiana University... Business major