Athletics
Welcome to the Home of the Hermits
At St. Augustine Prep, our goal is to help you excel, on the field and in the classroom. Whether you aspire to compete in collegiate or professional athletics or simply play for the love the game, our coaches and your Hermit Brothers will support your success.
The Hermits Athletics family is dedicated to the school's Augustinian mission, recognizing the crucial role athletic competition plays in a young man's development into a Christian Gentleman.
We offer 22 varsity athletic programs, ensuring opportunities for all students to participate and thrive.
Registration for the 2025-26 Athletics Season is Now Open!
We invite all students to register for the sports they are interested in for the upcoming year.
Registering does not commit you to a sport—it simply ensures you’re added to the proper communication lists before each season begins.
The Richland Rowdies
The school spirit at St. Augustine Prep is incomparable. Prep students, widely-known as the Richland Rowdies, exhibit the best aspects of athletic fans: loyalty, organization, and creativity.
Hermits Athletics News & Notes
![A Brotherhood Forged: Celebrating the Class of 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749691906/hermitscom/xs1c5tmovepjdwt0xygo/DSC06006.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749691906/hermitscom/xs1c5tmovepjdwt0xygo/DSC06006.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749691906/hermitscom/xs1c5tmovepjdwt0xygo/DSC06006.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749691906/hermitscom/xs1c5tmovepjdwt0xygo/DSC06006.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749691906/hermitscom/xs1c5tmovepjdwt0xygo/DSC06006.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749691906/hermitscom/xs1c5tmovepjdwt0xygo/DSC06006.jpg","width":2048}])
A Brotherhood Forged: Celebrating the Class of 2025
Manny Dijamco
A look back at the Class of 2025’s unforgettable Commencement, highlighting student voices, Augustinian values, and the enduring strength of the Hermit Brotherhood.
![Moving Up – Celebrating the 8th Grade Class of 2029]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749692081/hermitscom/od14qy0tldyee6yp7t3k/DSC06407.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749692081/hermitscom/od14qy0tldyee6yp7t3k/DSC06407.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749692081/hermitscom/od14qy0tldyee6yp7t3k/DSC06407.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749692081/hermitscom/od14qy0tldyee6yp7t3k/DSC06407.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749692081/hermitscom/od14qy0tldyee6yp7t3k/DSC06407.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749692081/hermitscom/od14qy0tldyee6yp7t3k/DSC06407.jpg","width":2048}])
Moving Up – Celebrating the 8th Grade Class of 2029
Manny Dijamco
The Class of 2029 marked a meaningful milestone during their Moving Up Ceremony — a celebration of growth, gratitude, and their place in the Prep Brotherhood.
![Celebrating the Hermits Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750014853/hermitscom/qapzg2uaxebdobfa9jj5/_GroupPhotoFNL.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750014853/hermitscom/qapzg2uaxebdobfa9jj5/_GroupPhotoFNL.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750014853/hermitscom/qapzg2uaxebdobfa9jj5/_GroupPhotoFNL.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750014853/hermitscom/qapzg2uaxebdobfa9jj5/_GroupPhotoFNL.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750014853/hermitscom/qapzg2uaxebdobfa9jj5/_GroupPhotoFNL.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750014853/hermitscom/qapzg2uaxebdobfa9jj5/_GroupPhotoFNL.jpg","width":2200}])
Celebrating the Hermits Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Manny Dijamco
We thank all who joined us at the Prep on Saturday, March 22, 2025, as the school honored these proud representatives of the Hermits Brotherhood who excelled in their sports or roles and brought honor, recognition, distinction, and excellence to St. Augustine Prep. This recognition maintains the school’s spirit, pride, and sense of community and celebrates the storied history and tradition of Hermits Athletics.
![DECA Students Advance to State Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749738554/hermitscom/wipgznragbrkxubdkwbh/DECATrophies.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749738554/hermitscom/wipgznragbrkxubdkwbh/DECATrophies.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749738554/hermitscom/wipgznragbrkxubdkwbh/DECATrophies.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749738554/hermitscom/wipgznragbrkxubdkwbh/DECATrophies.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749738554/hermitscom/wipgznragbrkxubdkwbh/DECATrophies.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749738554/hermitscom/wipgznragbrkxubdkwbh/DECATrophies.jpg","width":2200}])
DECA Students Advance to State Competition
Manny Dijamco
Hermits DECA students showcased their business acumen and advanced to the state competition, continuing a tradition of excellence in leadership and innovation.
![Klotz ’27 and McElroy ’27 Shine at the Penn Honors Extravaganza and Palestra Honor Band]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749738786/hermitscom/klt1lprj8xfixqibx9vx/Screenshot2025-06-12at103300AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749738786/hermitscom/klt1lprj8xfixqibx9vx/Screenshot2025-06-12at103300AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749738786/hermitscom/klt1lprj8xfixqibx9vx/Screenshot2025-06-12at103300AM.png","width":696}])
Klotz ’27 and McElroy ’27 Shine at the Penn Honors Extravaganza and Palestra Honor Band
Manny Dijamco
Hermit scholar-musicians Luke Klotz ’27 and Chase McElroy ’27 earned standout recognition at the Penn Honors Music Extravaganza and the prestigious Palestra Honor Band.
Meet the Athletics Department
The Hermits Athletics program strives to provide scholar-athletes with opportunities to excel as leaders both on and off the field, fostering a spirit of teamwork, dedication, and excellence that extends into their communities and our society.
mr. michael rizzo '86 p'11director of athletics