Campbell University

2023-24: Had a 6-11 record at 141 pounds ... Was 1-1 in SoCon duals before obtaining an injury that kept him out the rest of the season ... Finished in fourth place (open division) at the Southeast Open.

2022-23: Recorded an 11-13 record on the season … Went 6-2 against SoCon opponents, including a 12-4 major decision over Davidson’s Noah Frack … Took third place at 149 pounds at the SoCon Championships. 

2021-22: Posted an 11-8 overall record for the season, going 6-4 in dual matchups, including a 4-1 mark against SoCon opponents…Registered three major decisions and three tech falls on the season…Topped CSU Bakersfield’s Josh Brown 8-7 in the Chippewa Challenge…Defeated VMI’s Luke Hart with a 14-2 major decision…Started the season with a 22-4 tech fall win over Montreat’s Landon Chambers (6:36)…

2020-21: Registered a 4-1 overall record on the season at 133 and 141 pounds, including a pair of major decisions…Went 2-0 in a pair of extra matches at Gardner-Webb, outscoring opponents 28-9, including a 15-3 major decision over Todd Carter…Also tallied a major decision over Davidson’s Noah Burstein…

Prep/Personal: A four-time state champion (2017-20)…Ranked as the No. 65 overall recruit in his class by The Open Mat…Tabbed No. 9 by The Open Mat and No. 12 by FloWrestling at 138 pounds…A two-time Ironman place winner, earning runner-up and fifth place finishes…Also a Michigan Grappler finalist and Doc Buchanan placer…Helped lead Lake Highland to back to back state championships in 2019 and 2020…Coached by Mike Palazzo…Full name is Christopher Matthew Rivera…Born May 20, 2001…Son of Miguel and Angelica Rivera…Has two brothers, Justin and Miguel…Twin brother, Justin, is also a member of Campbell’s wrestling team…