18-time Rhode Island high school football state champ Bishop Hendricken starts the season No. 1 in the High School Football America Rhode Island Top 5 high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. The Hawks are followed by La Salle Academy at No. 2, North Kingstown at No. 3, St. Raphael Academy at No. 4 and Cranston West at No. 5
Hendricken and La Salle will open against New York opponents.
Hendricken plays Monsignor Farrell, ranked No. 268 in the HSFA 300 national rankings. La Salle takes-on Holy Trinity from Hicksville.
The other three won’t open the regular season until September 13.
High School Football America Rhode Island Top 5
Ranking/Team | 2023 Record |
No. 1 Bishop Hendricken | (9-1) |
No. 2 La Salle Academy | (5-6) |
No. 3 North Kingstown | (7-4) |
No. 4 St. Raphael Academy | (6-5) |
No. 5 Cranston West | (5-5) |
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.