Howell High School’s Ben Esposito (top) controls Andrew Graybush of Old Bridge High School during their 138-pound match at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament on Feb. 11 in Howell. Esposito won by a technical fall in the Rebels’ win. Esposito will be seeking a second-straight NJSIAA District 21 championship on Feb. 23 at Manalapan High School. He is one of several champions coming back to defend their titles. R.D. BEALES