Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_61 (silver INTEGER, gold VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the highest Silver, when Gold is "8", and when Total is greater than 31?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(silver) FROM table_name_61 WHERE gold = 8 AND total > 31