Fernie Silva signs National Letter of Intent to attend Notre Dame College of Ohio

By Jean Seegers

Reporter

ROCKTON – Hononegah High School Senior Fernie Silva will be on the wrestling team at Notre Dame College of Ohio next fall.  On Monday, Nov. 30, Silva, seated between his parents Jennifer and Manny Silva, signed a National Letter of Intent for wrestling at Notre Dame of Ohio. Athletic teams at Notre Dame are known as the Falcons. The college is a NCAA Division II school, located in South Euclid, Ohio.

According to HHS Athletic Director Steve Cofoid, Silva plans to major in teaching and special education.

Coach Glodowski recited a list of accomplishments achieved by Silva:  2014 – 2015 IHSA, 3A Sectional Finalist; 2014 – 2015 IHSA, 3A State Qualifier; 2014 IHSA, 3A State Finalist; 2013-2014-2015 First Team All-Conference.

Silva has 104 wins and is a three-time Varsity letter winner and has the most takedowns and wins in a single season.

Silva thanks his parents, teammates and coaches for their support.

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On Nov. 30, surrounded by parents Jennifer and Manny Silva and a roomful of students and coaches, Hononegah High School Senior Fernie Silva signed a National Letter of Intent to wrestle for Notre Dame College of Ohio. The college is located in South Euclid, Ohio.