Bishop Hendricken Defeated La Salle Academy 24-13
The victory propelled Bishop Hendricken to the top of the Division I power point standings.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
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Bishop Hendricken secured a 24-13 win over La Salle Academy at Fracassa Stadium. The victory moves the team to a 4-2 record and the lead in the Division I power point standings.
Why it matters
The game was decided by a calculated ball-control strategy, which kept the La Salle Academy offense limited to only 13 snaps during the entire second half. By controlling the line of scrimmage, Bishop Hendricken effectively neutralized their opponent's ability to mount a comeback.
Bishop Hendricken dominated on the ground with 227 rushing yards compared to just 53 for La Salle Academy. The victors also effectively managed the clock during a final 13-play scoring drive.
The players
Bishop Hendricken
This is a private, Catholic all-boys college preparatory school based in Warwick, Rhode Island, with a prominent athletic program.
La Salle Academy
This is a Catholic, college preparatory high school located in Providence, Rhode Island, known for its competitive athletic history.
The details
Bishop Hendricken relied on standout performances, including a 90-yard kickoff return from Javien Valle and a 34-yard field goal from Xavier Calderon. Isaiah Brito also connected with Valle for an 18-yard touchdown pass, while Ryan Santo Jr. added a 10-yard rushing score to finalize the offensive effort.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: The game was played at Fracassa Stadium.
October 30, 2026: Bishop Hendricken will host Portsmouth.
Season Trajectory
This result significantly alters the playoff picture by pushing Bishop Hendricken to the top of the Division I power point standings. The win provides crucial momentum for the team as they prepare for the remainder of their regular season schedule.
Bishop Hendricken improved their season record to 4-2, while La Salle Academy dropped to 3-2. The result places Bishop Hendricken at the front of the Division I power point standings as teams compete for favorable playoff seeding.
The takeaway
Effective time-of-possession management remains one of the most reliable ways for high school teams to secure upset victories or maintain leads. Limiting an opponent to just 13 snaps in a half proves that controlling the line of scrimmage can often be more impactful than explosive plays.
What happens next
Bishop Hendricken plays at Cranston West next week and will host Portsmouth on October 30, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by USA TODAY.
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