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Photo courtesy of NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE WRESTLING
North Idaho College sophomore Sal Silva, center, stands on the top of the podium following his 3-1 win over Jacob Beeson of Platt in the championship match at 149 pounds at the NJCAA wrestling tournament on Thursday at the Mid-American Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Silva is the 55th individual champion in program history, an NJCAA record.

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NJCAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Silva's revenge
April 23, 2021 1:20 a.m.

NJCAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Silva's revenge

NIC sophomore captures 149-pound title in 2020 semifinal rematch

As a freshman, Sal Silva thought he was the best wrestler in his 149-pound weight class at the NJCAA wrestling tournament. Then, in the semifinals, Silva slipped up and it wound up costing him a bid for a national title.