New Jersey City University Athletics

2022-23: Started the season as NJCU's primary 133-pounder before missing the majority of the year due to injury ... finished 2-6 overall.

2021-22: Grappled at both 125 and 133 pounds as a sophomore and registered a 7-11 overall record, including six wins at 125 ... tied for sixth on the team in falls (2) ... had one major decision victory ... picked up a 12-10 decision in NJCU's first home victory in program history over Hunter (12/11).

2020-21: Wrestled seven times for NJCU as a freshman, all at 125 pounds, and registered a 2-5 record … advanced to the second round of 16 at NWCA Nationals (3/12).

High School: A 2020 graduate of Teaneck High School ... four-year wrestling team member ... two-year team captain ... First Team All-League as a senior ... team Most Outstanding award as a sophomore ... team Rookie of the Year as a freshman ... completed his high school career with a 101-44 record ... also competed in the Sparta Cup in Puerto Rico.

Personal: Son of Natalie and George Rivera ... pursuing a career as a physical therapist ... Dean's List ... enjoys hiking and zip lining ... member of the Puerto Rico Freestyle National Team and the Puerto Rico Greco-Roman Pan American Team ... has two pugs named Thomas and Gracie ... favorite food is Mexican ... is the middle child and the only boy.