AHS’s upstairs gym was filled with students and parents cheering on the wrestling team in its annual Pack the Pit meet on Jan. 25 against Lake Braddock. The meet began at 7:00 p.m., marking one of the team’s last competitions before districts.

“It’s about supporting the team and the wrestling program,” junior Jack Johnson said. “It’s one of our last things to do before we go wrestle at districts. It’s almost like a rival match.”

Prior to the event, there was much talk about Pack the Pit, including an official preview video broadcasted throughout the school to pump up students during W4 on Jan. 24. It promised to be a big event for parents, students and all other AHS faithfuls.

“It’s an AHS tradition that’s been going on for a long time,” varsity wrestling head coach Keith Sholders said. “It’s great to hear all the students talking about it and getting hyped up and behind the wresters. It’s not just about the wrestling team, but about getting behind the AHS sports program and all its teams.”