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The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Ansley Washburn

Ansley Washburn, Sports Managing Editor

Ansley Washburn is currently a senior at Brookline High School and has been on the Sagamore’s staff since 2019. She loves to spend time playing soccer, ice hockey and golf and walking her dog, Harold. Her favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy and her favorite movie is Love Actually. She is also a proud feminist.

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Senior and captain Lyle Gray wrestles an opponent on the Needham team during his winter season. In order to wrestle at the varsity level since freshman year, Gray needed to 'out-wrestle' boys on the team to take their spot for that weight class. Because as a freshman he could not beat the wrestlers near his natural weight class, he decided to wrestle at a class 12 lbs under his natural weight.

Restrictive weight classes force wrestlers to alter their bodies

Ansley Washburn, Sports Managing Editor
March 25, 2022
Junior Makyle Hayes jumps above Newton South's defense to secure a 2-point bakset for the Warriors. The boys and girls basketball teams both played in the first round of the state tournament on Friday Mar. 4. Each came came out victorious, allowing them to advance to the second round which will be played on played on Mar. 8.

Warriors basketball success allows both teams to advance in state tournament

Ansley Washburn, Sports Managing Editor
March 7, 2022
Powerpuff is a tradition that's been held for years, where the school becomes divided between teams of red and blue, who hash it out in a girls only tag Football game.

Administration delays Powerpuff to March after citing COVID-19 and fan behavior

Ansley Washburn and Lucia Werner
January 11, 2022
Brookline Young Men's Group's goal is to create an open environment where young men are able to be vulnerable.

Men’s group confronts stigmas

Ansley Washburn and Mila Seifert
November 29, 2021
Varsity Field Hockey comes away with a 2-1 win in their first playoff game in 12 years.

Varsity field hockey wins first playoff appearance in 12 years

Ansley Washburn and Max Jepsen
November 5, 2021
Girl's volleyball team poses for group photo

Girl’s volleyball team prepares for season with a new coach

Ansley Washburn, Sports Managing Editor
October 15, 2021
Chan MacVeagh inspires both BVS and GVS athletes to work harder and smarter.

Influential soccer Coach Chan MacVeagh inspires student athletes

Ansley Washburn, Sports Managing Editor
October 13, 2021
Junior Max Luby speeds past a defender from Newton South. The Warriors were down most of the game 1-0, but scored the equalizing goal in the 76th minute and ended the game with a tie.

Last minute equalizer allows boys varsity soccer to leave with a tie

Ansley Washburn and Mila Seifert
October 13, 2021
The Town of Brookline and many other towns throughout the state have prioritized providing COVID-19 vaccines to communities such as the elderly and teachers.

Early vaccine distribution begins with support for teachers

Sofia Hauser, Benjamin Tytell, and Ansley Washburn
June 22, 2021
On March 26 at 4 p.m. community members gathered at the high school to honor the victims of the recent racially-motivated shootings in Atlanta. The vigil featured many guest speakers who shared their experiences of hate and advocated for change

Vigil honors the victims of the recent Atlanta killings

Ansley Washburn and Zoe Brooks
March 29, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alex's room has became less of a place for socializing and more for injured athletes.

Jzyk adapts into new role throughout COVID-19 pandemic

Ansley Washburn, Sports Editor
March 7, 2021
New COVID-19 guidelines change the game for sports teams

New COVID-19 guidelines change the game for sports teams

Rowan Roudebush and Ansley Washburn
November 15, 2020

Virtual Student Directed Festival engages audiences over zoom

Charlotte Foote and Ansley Washburn
June 23, 2020
Senior Hayden Whitley attempts to tackle Newton North opponent during his match.

Boys varsity wrestling team pins down back-to-back bay state championship

Ansley Washburn, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020

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Ansley Washburn, Staff Writer
January 9, 2020
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