Pittsfield Girls Basketball Earns Redemption, Advances to State Final

Generals roll over Apponequet in state semifinal after falling short last year

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Pittsfield High School girls basketball team earned redemption by dominating Apponequet 56-26 in the Division 3 state semifinal. Fueled by last year's loss in the semifinals, Pittsfield controlled the second half with strong defense and balanced scoring, led by Kyana Summers' 19 points. The win sends Pittsfield to its first state final appearance since 2002, where they will face either Bishop Fenwick or Medway.

Why it matters

Pittsfield's return to the state final comes a year after the team fell short in the semifinals, providing a chance at redemption and the opportunity to win the program's first state championship since 2002. The loss snaps a 20-game win streak for Apponequet, ending their dream season that saw them reach their first state semifinal in 27 years.

The details

Pittsfield jumped out to a 17-2 lead in the first half, but Apponequet fought back with a strong defensive effort to trail just 21-12 at halftime. In the third quarter, Pittsfield's athleticism and full-court press proved too much, as they forced 9 turnovers and outscored Apponequet 18-7 to take a 20-point lead. Kyana Summers scored 11 of her game-high 19 points in the third, while Caprese Conyers added 8 of her 16 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

  • Pittsfield last reached a state final in 2002.
  • Apponequet was making its first state semifinal appearance in 27 years.

The players

Kristy Conyers

Second-year head coach of the Pittsfield girls basketball team.

Kyana Summers

Scored a game-high 19 points for Pittsfield, including 11 in the pivotal third quarter.

Caprese Conyers

Scored 16 points for Pittsfield, including 8 in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory.

Cece Levrault

Scored 13 points and had 8 steals for Apponequet in the losing effort.

Trevor Gagnier

Head coach of the Apponequet Lakers, whose team's dream season came to an end in the state semifinals.

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What they’re saying

“Of course, it's a great feeling, these guys have worked hard ever since they started. Their goal was to win a state championship because of how well we did last year, and they know how it felt to lose in a Final Four. So their goal was to get back. And we're here.”

— Kristy Conyers, Head Coach, Pittsfield Girls Basketball (bostonherald.com)

“The ball didn't fall and that's basketball. Defensively, we competed. … We left it on the court, and that's the goal.”

— Trevor Gagnier, Head Coach, Apponequet Lakers (bostonherald.com)

“We just played our game. We go into halftime, it's zero-zero. Whether we're up or down, the score is zero-zero. Come out and go on a run.”

— Kristy Conyers, Head Coach, Pittsfield Girls Basketball (bostonherald.com)

What’s next

Pittsfield will face either No. 1 Bishop Fenwick or No. 4 Medway in the Division 3 state final, seeking the program's first state championship since 2002.

The takeaway

Pittsfield's redemption tour continues as they advance to the state final a year after falling short in the semifinals. The Generals' dominant second-half performance showcased their depth, athleticism, and determination to finish the job this season after experiencing the heartbreak of coming up just short last year.