Vincent Esposito knew he would run into Delsea’s Cameron Pote in the NJSIAA Region 8 tournament, and he said after winning the District 30 championship a week earlier that he’d be ready for Pote’s skill, length and athleticism.

FIRED UP: Southern Regional junior Vincent Esposito shouts for joy after defeating Delsea’s Cameron Pote in the NJSIAA Region 8 championship bout at 165 pounds on March 7. (Photos by David Biggy)

The Southern Regional sophomore proved it on March 7 inside Williamstown High School’s gymnasium.