District 3, Class 2A Championships:

Lancaster Catholic’s senior Eric Howe faced West Perry’s Jackson Rush in the 120-pound title match and scored a takedown with 10 seconds to go in the opening period.

While neither grappler scored again for some time, Howe escaped control with six seconds left in the bout to win the championship 3-0.

It was the second straight district crown for Howe, who admitted to feeling some pressure as a returning champ.

“You try to push those thoughts back and go out and wrestle,” he said. “You try not to make those matches as big as they actually are. Take it like it’s a regular practice match. That gets you through.”

Although he missed out on receiving a first-round bye Saturday, Howe wrestled the extra match — and the entire day — smart and methodically.

Northern Lebanon freshman Aaron Seidel is wise beyond his youth.

He was not to be denied in his 8-2 win against Trinity’s Major Lewis to capture the 106-pound title.

“I thought it was always possible,” he said of winning gold. “Even when I was in middle school. My main goal was to win sectionals, then districts. The next stop is regionals and hopefully states.

“He has a really good work ethic,” Vikings coach Rusty Wallace said. “He’s his own biggest critic. He just won a district title by six points and he’s upset with himself because he got ridden in the third period. He puts a lot of pressure on himself because he expects the best.”