Everything to Know About Hendricken vs. La Salle

The rivalry continues this week when Varsity Football takes on La Salle Academy under the lights this Friday, October 14, 2022! Kick-off is slated for 7pm. Here’s everything you need to know…

ADMISSIONS TAILGATE

We’re giving prospective Bishop Hendricken students and their families a front row seat to Rhode Island’s favorite rivalry and the Hendricken experience! Complete with a tailgate and end zone seats, prospective families will learn more about Hendricken under the Friday night lights against La Salle.

The evening is 100% free for all prospective families who complete this RSVP. All prospective students must be accompanied by parent(s)/guardian(s). Each prospective family is allowed up to 4 guests. RSVP by Wednesday, October 12, 2022, here.

Please note: this event requires an RSVP and is reserved for prospective students and their families only. 

GOING GRAY FOR BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS

Bishop Hendricken and La Salle will both “go gray” for brain cancer awareness. Student sections, fans, and families are encouraged to wear gray in honor of the late David DeCosta, a proud Hendricken and La Salle parent, and the DeCosta family. 

PRE-SALE TICKETS

Tickets for all current Bishop Hendricken students are free. Tickets can be picked up at all lunches from October 12-13, 2022.

Alumni, parent, family, and general public pre-sale tickets are $8 and will be on sale in the Athletics Office from October 12-13, 2022 from 11am-3pm. Four tickets maximum per individual. Parent passes are not valid for the La Salle game.

La Salle Academy and St. Mary Academy – Bay View will also have pre-sale tickets for Friday’s game. Students, families, and fans from either schools should contact their respective Athletics Office to purchase.

GATE TICKETS

The gate will open at 5:30pm. A limited number of gate tickets will also be available for $10 on Friday, but fans are highly encouraged to purchase pre-sale tickets ahead of game day in order to guarantee admission and skip lines.

PARKING

Parking will be available on campus on a first come, first served basis. The Warwick Avenue and Oakland Beach Avenue lots will be open for parking until filled. Additional parking will be available at the Big Lots parking lot located adjacent to campus at 2485 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889. A shuttle bus will be available from 6pm-10pm to take fans in overflow parking to and from Big Lots.

FAN SECTIONS

Bishop Hendricken’s student and fan section will be located on the grand stand behind the home sideline. La Salle’s student and fan section will be located behind the visitors sideline. Staff will be on-hand to guide fans to their respective sections on admission into the stadium.

HOW TO WATCH

The Hendricken-La Salle game is being featured on NBC 10 and the Charge! network’s Friday Night Rivals. Those who can’t make the game can watch live on turnto10.com, or on air on the following channels: 

Broadcast 10.2
Cox 810
Comcast 290
Fios 460
Charter 114
Full Channel 990

ACCOMODATIONS

The Hungry Hawk snack bar will be open for concessions during the game. Restrooms are available inside the stadium. Golf cart shuttles will be available for patrons needing assistance from the admissions gate to the stadium.

SECURITY

Police details will be on-hand for the safety of all fans and spectators. No backpacks, outside beverages, or containers will be permitted on campus or into Fracassa Field & Stadium.

FAN ETIQUETTE

All athletes, coaches, officials, students, and fans are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. To read sportsmanship expectations, click here.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS

All media and photographers must be credentialed for sidelines access. Media and photographers without a 2022-2023 RIIL credential should contact Christian Kabbas to request a credential from the school for the game, here. No fans, spectators, or those without credentials will be allowed on the sideline or inside the perimeter of the field at any point.