WARWICK, RI – The Bishop Hendricken High School Cross Country team has capped off an extraordinary season, earning both the Rhode Island State Championship and the New England Championship, while achieving recognition among the nation’s elite programs. The Hawks are currently ranked #17 in the nation and #2 in the Northeast region, which includes all of New England, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
This year’s state championship marks the 29th in program history and the fifth consecutive title. Hendricken’s victory at the 2025 New England Championship, the team’s 13th overall and first since 2012, further solidifies its legacy as the most decorated program in the meet’s history, which dates back to 1935.
In addition to those titles, the Hawks also captured the Class A Championship and the Suburban Division Championship, showcasing their consistency and depth across all levels of competition.
The team was led by captains Jacob Silva, David Hayes, and Fred Russell, with junior standout Colby Flynn emerging as one of the state’s top competitors. Flynn finished runner-up at the Rhode Island State Meet, while senior David Hayes placed third and went on to become Hendricken’s top finisher at the New England Championships, placing fourth overall.
Four Hawks earned All-New England honors, awarded to the top 25 finishers in the region:
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David Hayes (4th)
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Colby Flynn (9th)
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Shepherd Butler (11th)
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Fred Russell (24th)
At the state level, Hendricken athletes dominated the All-State selections:
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First Team: Flynn, Hayes, Russell
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Second Team: Butler, Brayden Seraichyk (Sr.)
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Third Team: Oliver Redmond (So.)
The team’s incredible depth has been a key to its success. The second seven runners, those just beyond the varsity lineup, played a pivotal role in the program’s dual meet victories and qualification for the state meet, finishing the season with the fourth fastest 5K team average in Rhode Island.
Their excellence was reflected in All-Division honors as well:
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First Team: Aaron Stockford, Andrew Williams, James McCarthy
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Second Team: John Oliveira, Christian Nunez, Justin Stockford, Luke Tremble
With the combination of seasoned leadership and rising young talent, Bishop Hendricken Cross Country continues to set the gold standard for excellence in Rhode Island and beyond.