CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - High school football rivalries lit up western Massachusetts this Thanksgiving as communities gathered to cheer on their teams despite the rainy weather. Chicopee at Chicopee Comp Excitement filled the air as Chicopee High School and Chicopee Comprehensive High School faced off in the annual "Sword Game," a Thanksgiving tradition since 2017. The Chicopee Comp Colts hosted the Chicopee High Pacers in a game that brought the community together for some friendly competition. Fans packed the stands to support their hometown teams. "It's a family tradition as it is. I originally grew up in Chicopee. So, you know, just being able to support Chicopee in general and be here to support my son, it's amazing," said Frankie Cabera-Cavette of East Windsor. The Colts claimed victory in a commanding performance, defeating the Pacers 52-0. Holyoke at South Hadley In South Hadley, the annual "Battle of the Bridge" saw the South Hadley Tigers take on the Holyoke Purple Knights. The game started with a bang as the Tigers returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, setting the tone for an exciting matchup. "Thanksgiving, it's a big eating day. So you get to do something you love, which is playing football, hopefully, win on Thanksgiving, then you get to go home, eat a bunch of food with your friends and loved ones, and it's just a great day, even if it is raining," said Ryan Poirier, a South Hadley alumni. The Tigers kept their Thanksgiving tradition alive, starting the day with a big breakfast for players and families before securing their victory. Palmer at Ludlow Thanksgiving rivalry in eastern Hampden County continues. Crowds lined up to watch the Ludlow Lions and the Palmer Panthers battle it out once again on the field. The two teams, known for their fierce rivalry, drew in a large crowd of friends and family, all eager to witness the showdown at Ludlow High School. 22News spoke to excited fans who couldn't wait to see their beloved teams go head to head. "It's really fun. I enjoy doing it with my dad, and the team is really small this year for Palmer, but it's great seeing how much passion they have. They've had a really good season and work really hard," said one Palmer fan. Parents and grandparents also turned out to support the teams. "The thing is, as a parent and as grandparents, you’ve got to show up. Our teams need support if they're going to be successful, we need to be here for them," said Scarlett LaRose. The Lions came out on top, defeating the Panthers 12-6. West Side at Agawam In Agawam, the Brownies took on the West Springfield Terriers in one of the region’s oldest Thanksgiving Day rivalries, dating back to 1964. West Springfield extended their Thanksgiving Day winning streak to eight years, dominating Agawam with a 51-0 victory. Generations of fans braved the rain to cheer on their teams, including one Agawam resident who hasn’t missed the game since 1961. "This has just been a great thing for me. I come every year," said Jack Rioni of Agawam. Others reflected on the Terriers' recent success. "They have to win! They've won every year since 2016!" said Daniel Laramee of West Springfield. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the storied rivalry. East Longmeadow at Longmeadow In Longmeadow, the Lancers edged out the East Longmeadow Spartans in a nail-biting game, winning 7-6. Despite the rain, fans stayed enthusiastic, some huddled under umbrellas while others stood in the open cheering until the final whistle. "We’re number one fans. My dad went to EL, so go Longmeadow!" said Jenny, Riley, and Dylan, Longmeadow supporters. This close game continues a rivalry that dates back to the 1960s. This was just one of the many games happening across Western Massachusetts this Thanksgiving, showing the tradition of high school football runs deep, and fueling these neighboring towns' rivalries. Local News Headlines Thanksgiving Rivalries: Western Mass football games bring communities together Knights of Columbus in Chicopee provides Thanksgiving meals to western Massachusetts communities Open Pantry hosts Thanksgiving meals for Springfield community Endicott College mourns loss of Sgt. Jeremy Cole in Thanksgiving crash WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.