Pittsfield Generals advance to third straight Western Mass. Final

Boys basketball team defeats rival Taconic to reach championship game

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

The Pittsfield Generals boys basketball team defeated their crosstown rival Taconic to advance to the Western Massachusetts Class B Final for the third consecutive year.

Why it matters

The Pittsfield-Taconic rivalry is one of the fiercest in Western Massachusetts high school sports, with the two teams battling for local bragging rights and a chance to compete for a regional championship.

The details

In the rubber match of their season series, the Pittsfield Generals were able to defeat the Taconic team and secure a spot in the Western Massachusetts Class B Final for the third straight year.

  • The game was played on February 14, 2026.

The players

Pittsfield Generals

The boys basketball team from Pittsfield High School, who have reached the Western Massachusetts Final for the third consecutive season.

Taconic

The boys basketball team from Taconic High School, Pittsfield's crosstown rival.

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The takeaway

The Pittsfield Generals' continued success in the Western Massachusetts tournament demonstrates the strength of their boys basketball program and the intensity of their rivalry with Taconic High School.