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St. Augustine promotes an environment that supports and strengthens each student-athlete. The Lacrosse program has been in existence for 23 years, and its alumni base continues to grow in collegiate lacrosse, producing multiple National Champions and professional players, while also building connections beyond the field. Hermits are held to the highest academic standards, ensuring their time on the field is amplified through dedication in the classroom and a commitment to personal growth. We believe in exceeding expectations, as our 'More Than 3 to 5' mentality promotes excellence beyond the typical practice.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach JC Valore - mr.valore@hermits.com
Chad Flexon '03 - Assistant Coach
Mike Sutton '13 - Offensive Coordinator
Tommy Scarpello - Defensive Coordinator
Anthony Brunetti - Assistant Coach
Dom Pernice '11 - Assistant Coach
Steve DelleMonache '20 - FO Coach / Assistant Coach
About Coach Valore
JC Valore is the Head Lacrosse Coach and Director of Admissions at St. Augustine Preparatory School, a nationally recognized all-boys Augustinian school in South Jersey. Since founding the Hermits’ lacrosse program in 2004, he has led the team to national prominence, earning a state championship (2022), two additional state final appearances, and eight conference titles. Valore’s leadership has produced over 130 collegiate players and earned him multiple coaching honors, including N.J. Non-Public A Coach of the Year (2010 & 2022) and five-time Atlantic City Press Coach of the Year.
As Director of Admissions, he plays a key role in welcoming families and shaping the school's future by sharing its mission, values, and offerings.
A Moorestown native and University of Delaware graduate, Valore is also the Founder and Director of SouthShore Lacrosse, mentoring youth and high school players in South Jersey for over 20 years. He has coached Team New Jersey at the Under Armour All-America Games and helped develop 34 High School All-Americans and 13 Academic All-Americans.
He lives in Mullica Hill, N.J., with his wife, Vanessa, and their children, Luca and Gia.
Summer Camp
Hermits Lacrosse Camp returns this summer for its 22nd year, continuing its proud tradition as the largest lacrosse camp in South Jersey! Each year, over 180 campers take over our campus to train hard, compete with passion, and have an unforgettable week of fun. From skill-building sessions and high-energy scrimmages to great food and lasting friendships, it’s easy to see why this week has become the highlight of the summer. With top-notch facilities, dedicated coaches, and nonstop action, Hermits Lacrosse Camp delivers an unmatched experience for players of all levels.
Registration opens in February 2026!
Next Level Hermits
College Commitments
Class of 2027
Brayson Thurber - Harvard University
Sal Urbano - Marist University
Jack Hendricks - University of Delaware
Evan Acevedo - Stony Brook University
Class of 2026
Kyle Helphenstine - University of Richmond
Ryan Wodazak - Penn State University
Ryan Diamond - Air Force Academy
Gabe Beyer - Air Force Academy
Sebastian Varallo - St. John’s University
Cole Schleicher - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chris Marino - UMBC
Grayson Brett - Kean University
Chase Farrell - Montclair State University
Class of 2025
Jack Gounaris - Air Force Academy
Carson Slates - Seton Hill University
Marco DiPalma - DeSales University
Kaiden Jentsch - Stockton University
Reid Weisshaar - Ursinus College
Jackson Wilkinson - Ursinus College
Justin Marengo - Roanoke College
Ben Zaitz - Elizabethtown College
Class of 2024
Noah Plenn - University of Delaware
Hunter Johnson - Merrimack College
Max Watson - Florida Institute of Technology
Austin Exley - New Jersey Institute of Technology
Cole Jarrett - Hood College
Ben Lisi - McDaniel College
Jake McGough - Catholic University of America
Class of 2023
Billy Hughes - Cornell University
Jimmy Waddell - University of Maryland
Ryan Marengo - High Point University
Jack Schleicher - Hobart College
Zach Gibson - Catholic University
Carson Quinn - University of Richmond
Matthew Buonocore - Salisbury University
Joe Cortese - Roanoke College
Nick Elentrio - University of Mary Washington
Luke Field - Stevens Institute of Technology
Class of 2022
Matt Vanaman - Robert Morris University
Luke Hendricks - Quinnipiac University
Ben Thomas - Colgate University
Luke Scarpello - Penn State University
Jackson Tinari - Wesleyan University
Sebastian Tobias - Cabrini University
Ryan Demato - University of Maryland Baltimore County
Class of 2021
Nicky Casano - Sacred Heart University
Jules Chero - Rollins College
Brendan Roth - Cabrini University
Class of 2020
Wilson Carpenter - Lehigh University
David Burr - Rutgers University
Steven DelleMonache - Robert Morris University
Logan Hone - New Jersey Institute of Technology
Joey Serafine - New Jersey Institute of Technology
Brayden Steere - Wagner University
Colin Wingate - Widener University
Dylan McNally - VMI
Class of 2019
Mitch McEntee - Army West Point
Brandon Gibson - Army West Point
Mikey Vanaman - Wagner University
Matt Kirkland - Walsh University
Danny Bennett - Cabrini University
Chase Wittbrodt - Susquehanna University
Class of 2018
Evan Malgier - University of Maryland
Joe Rice - Sacred Heart University
Alex Rice - Sacred Heart University
Vito Barbera - Cabrini University
Mike Cornelius - University of Utah
Emmett Malady - Stevens Tech
Tyler Kuni - Lynchburg College
Ryan Field - Elizabethtown College
Class of 2017
Jake McCaughan - Penn State University
Luke Russomanno - Ohio State University
Bryce Vaxman - Bellarmine University
Dylan Tocco - Lafayette College
Mark Taccard - Wingate University
Frank Casano - Catholic University
Jack Utke - Stockton University
Ethan Kazmierski - Amherst College
Zach Capriotti - Lynchburg College
Drew Carpenter - Lynchburg College
Aiden Baltz - Ursinus College
Luke Moncman - Salisbury University
Max Gravenstine - University of Florida
Kyle Ross - Muhlenberg College
Chris Stach - Lafayette College
Jack Menet - Arcadia University
Class of 2016
Jared Chiachetti - University of Maryland
Charlie Kitchen - University of Delaware
Billy McMenamin - Fairfield University
Brad Meister - Monmouth University
Harrison Schadt - Cabrini University
Luke McLoughlin - Gettysburg College
Tommy Smith - Michigan State University
Class of 2015
Chase Young - University of Delaware
James Kitchen - Hofstra University
Joe Eisele - University of Delaware
Nick DeCaprio - University of Michigan
Ernie Alvino - US Air Force Academy
John Fox - Fairfield University
Brandon DiMeglio - Assumption College
Drew Lewis - University of Vermont
Bryce McGrath - University of Colorado
Mike Bonerbo - Queens University
Jack Foster - University of Tampa
Class of 2014
Bryce Young - University of Maryland
Dean DiSimone - University of Delaware
Will Fox - Fairfield University
Aaron Denesevich - Wagner College
Class of 2013
Mike Sutton - Penn State University
Adam Monticollo - Loyola University
Nate Gorman - Villanova University
Ryan Zurawski - Wagner College
Ryan McFadden - Stockton College
Class of 2012
Steve Pontrello - University of North Carolina
Tommy O'Neill - Penn State University
Joe Gigantiello - University of Denver
Bryan Phillips - Drexel University
Pat McMenamin - Wagner College
Bill McMenamin - Wagner College
Matt Fox - Arcadia University
Class of 2011
Nikko Pontrello - Loyola University
Jake Berkelbach - University of Utah
Mike McMenamin - Wagner College
Dom Pernice - Chestnut Hill College
Class of 2010
Gabe Voumard - USNA
Timmy Dougherty - Wesley College
Ben Vessels - Widener University
Anthony Devone - Wesley College
Danny Weymer - Montclair State University
Class of 2009
Jim Fasola - Muhlenberg College
Matt Frei - Gwynedd-Mercy College
David Phillips - Wagner College
Marcel Voumard - Lynchburg College
Max Voumard - Lynchburg College
Class of 2008
Kevin O'Beirne - Mount St. Mary's University
Class of 2007
Tom Adelsberger - Ursinus College
Nick Pison - University of Toronto
Class of 2006
Steve Lis - Neumann College
Class of 2003
Chad Flexon - Kings College
USA Lacrosse All Americans
All-American
2025 - Ryan Wodazak
2024 - Noah Plenn
2023 - Noah Plenn, Carson Quinn, Ryan Marengo
2022 - Matt Vanaman, Jackson Tinari, Ryan Demato, Luke Scarpello
2021 - Nicky Casano (POY), Matt Vanaman
2019 - Brandon Gibson (POY), Mikey Vanaman
2018 - Brandon Gibson
2017 – Luke Russomanno
2016 – Jared Chiachetti, Charlie Kitchen
2015 – Nick DeCaprio
2014 – Dean DiSimone, Bryce Young (POY)
2013 – Mike Sutton (POY), Nate Gorman, Adam Monticollo
2012 – Steve Pontrello (POY), Tommy O’Neill, Mike Sutton
2011 – Nikko Pontrello, Steve Pontrello
2010 – Gabe Voumard, Steve Pontrello
2009 – Max Voumard
2007 - Tom Adelsberger, Nick Pison
Academic All-American
2025 - Reid Weisshaar
2025 - Mason Raucci
2024 - Hunter Johnson
2024 - Jude Vellarangattu
2023 - Luke Field
2023 - Tom Daley
2021 - Colin Kuni
2019 - Antonio Talotta
2017 - Aiden Baltz, Max Gravenstine
2015 - Ernie Alvino
2007 - George Wilson
Pro Hermits
Steve DelleMonache '20
Philadelphia Wings (NLL) 2024-Present
Burlington Blaze (OJLL) 2023 Minto Cup Champion
Bryce Young '14
Cannons (PLL) 2024-Present
Whipsnakes (PLL) 2019-2023 (2x PLL Champion)
Charlie Kitchen '16
Waterdogs (PLL)
Albany Firewolves (NLL)
Panther City (NLL)
Nick Decaprio '15
Boston Cannons (MLL) 2019-2020
Steve Pontrello '12
Florida Launch (MLL) 2017-2019
Will Fox '14
Chesapeake Bayhawks - 2019 Draft Pick
Nikko Pontrello '11
Chesapeake Bayhawks (MLL) 2016
Florida Launch (MLL) 2017-2018
Record Book
Team
NJSIAA Non-Public A Champion 🏆
2022
NJSIAA Non Public A Finalist (2)
2010, 2011
NJSIAA Non Public A Semi-Finalist (11)
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
Courier-Post Cup (Discontinued in 2018)
2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
Team of the Year - Press of Atlantic City (11)
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022
Team of the Year - Philadelphia Inquirer (Discontinued)
2010
Cape Conference Champions (*2007 - 2011)
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Olympic National Champions (*2002 - 2005)
2003, 2004, 2005
Individual
| Name | Years | Goals | Assists | Points | |
| 1 | Steven Pontrello | 2009 - 2012 | 195 | 101 | 296 |
| 2 | Gabe Voumard | 2007 - 2010 | 173 | 79 | 252 |
| 3 | Max Voumard | 2006 - 2009 | 146 | 92 | 238 |
| 4 | Greg Buchanan | 2006 - 2008 | 100 | 91 | 191 |
| 5 | Matt Macey | 2007 - 2010 | 82 | 103 | 185 |
| 6 | Nikko Pontrello | 2010 - 2011 | 57 | 115 | 172 |
| T7 | Mike Sutton | 2010 - 2013 | 148 | 22 | 170 |
| T7 | Noah Plenn | 2021 - 2024 | 109 | 61 | 170 |
| 8 | Nick Pison | 2005-2007 | 100 | 51 | 151 |
| 9 | Charlie Kitchen | 2014 - 2016 | 107 | 35 | 142 |
| 10 | Jared Chiachetti | 2013 - 2016 | 76 | 63 | 139 |
| 11 | David Burr | 2017-19, *20 | 95 | 40 | 135 |
| 12 | Joe Eisele | 2012 - 2015 | 105 | 26 | 131 |
| 13 | Dean DiSimone | 2012 - 2014 | 65 | 61 | 126 |
| 14 | Matt Vanaman | 2019, *20, 21-22 | 71 | 47 | 118 |
| 15 | Tommy O'Neill | 2010 - 2012 | 70 | 45 | 115 |
| 17 | Tim Dougherty | 2008 - 2010 | 82 | 29 | 111 |
| 18 | Sebastian Varallo | 2003-Present | 60 | 49 | 109 |
| 19 | John Fox | 2012 - 2015 | 59 | 47 | 106 |
| 20 | Ryan Demato | 2019, 20*, 21-22 | 65 | 40 | 105 |
| 21 | Mike Vanaman | 2018-2019 | 41 | 56 | 97 |
| 22 | Ryan Wodazak | 2023-Present | 77 | 18 | 95 |
| 23 | Austin Tracy | 2005-2006 | 41 | 52 | 93 |
| 24 | Pat McMenamin | 2009 - 2012 | 70 | 13 | 83 |
| 25 | Ryan Macey | 2004 - 2005 | 51 | 31 | 82 |
| 26 | Doug Landon | 2005-2007 | 56 | 23 | 79 |
| 27 | Luke Scarpello | 2019, *20, 21-22 | 55 | 18 | 73 |
| 28 | Danny Weymer | 2008 - 2009 | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| 29 | Jason Demato | 2009 - 2010 | 31 | 41 | 72 |
| 30 | Ethan Kazmierski | 2015-2017 | 53 | 18 | 71 |
| 31 | Luke Hendricks | 2019, *20, 21-22 | 38 | 31 | 69 |
| 32 | Chase Young | 2012 - 2015 | 46 | 22 | 68 |
| 33 | Max Gravenstine | 2015-2017 | 47 | 21 | 68 |
| 34 | Genarro Petrongolo | 2019, *20, 21-22 | 48 | 17 | 65 |
| 35 | Tim Burke | 2005 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 36 | Brayson Thurber | 2024-Present | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 37 | James Kitchen | 2012 - 2015 | 38 | 20 | 58 |
| 38 | Danny Bennett | 2017-2019 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| 39 | Luke McLoughlin | 2014 - 2016 | 41 | 14 | 55 |
| 40 | Alex Orr | 2005 | 36 | 17 | 53 |
| 41 | Nate Price | 2021-2023 | 41 | 11 | 52 |
| 42 | Logan Hone | 2017-19, *20 | 39 | 12 | 51 |
| 43 | Chris Stach | 2016 | 17 | 33 | 50 |
| 44 | Anthony Devone | 2007-2010 | 26 | 21 | 47 |
| 45 | Billy Hughes | 2021-2023 | 32 | 14 | 46 |
| 46 | Frank Albert | 2007 -2008 | 29 | 16 | 45 |
| 47 | Brendan Roth | 2019, *20, 21 | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| 48 | Jason Kaczmarski | 2007-2009 | 27 | 15 | 42 |
| 49 | Jake Berkelbach | 2007 - 2011 | 31 | 11 | 42 |
| 50 | Alex Rice | 2016-2018 | 32 | 9 | 41 |
| 51 | Bryce McGrath | 2013 - 2015 | 23 | 18 | 41 |
| 52 | Ryan Diamond | 2024-Present | 31 | 8 | 39 |
| 53 | Eric Nemore | 2005-2006 | 12 | 26 | 38 |
| 54 | Bill McMenamin | 2010-2012 | 35 | 2 | 37 |
| 55 | Aaron Denesevich | 2011 - 2014 | 27 | 8 | 35 |
| Overall Saves 125+ | |||||
| Name | Years | Saves | |||
| 1 | Ernie Alvino | 2013 - 2015 | 444 | ||
| 2 | Joe Gigantiello | 2009 - 2012 | 426 | ||
| 3 | Jim Fasola | 2006 - 2007 | 310 | ||
| 4 | Luke Russomanno | 2015-2017 | 301 | ||
| 5 | Joey Serafine | 2017-2019, *20 | 289 | ||
| 6 | Ed Retzbach | 2005- 2006 | 286 | ||
| 7 | Ben Zaitz | 2023-2025 | 238 | ||
| 8 | Aidan Peters | *2020-2022 | 234 | ||
| 9 | Carson Quinn | 2021-2023 | 145 | ||
| Overall Faceoffs Won 75+ | |||||
| Name | Years | FO Won | |||
| 1 | Will Fox | 2012 - 2014 | 503 | ||
| 2 | Bill McMenamin ('15) | 2014 - 2015 | 368 | ||
| 3 | Jackson Tinari | 2019, *20, 21-22 | 271 | ||
| 4 | Nicky Casano | 2018-19, *20, 21 | 264 | ||
| 5 | Steve DelleMonache | 2017-2019, *20 | 252 | ||
| 6 | Hunter Johnson | 2021-2024 | 238 | ||
| 7 | Chris Marino | 2024-Present | 196 | ||
| 8 | Gabe Voumard | 2007 - 2010 | 168 | ||
| 9 | Anthony Devone | 2007 - 2010 | 125 | ||
| 10 | Tim Burke | 2005 | 119 | ||
| 11 | Bill McMenamin ('12) | 2011 - 2012 | 104 | ||
| 12 | Aiden Baltz | 2016-2017 | 78 |
The Home of Hermits Lacrosse
Fr. Stephen J. LaRosa Field
Fr. Stephen J. LaRosa Field stands as the proud home of Hermits Lacrosse--This premier facility features a top-tier FieldTurf playing surface, stadium lighting, a state-of-the-art sound system, and a digital scoreboard, creating an electrifying game-day atmosphere.
Adjacent to the field is the Navone Training Center, a cutting-edge facility that provides our student-athletes with elite strength and conditioning resources to maximize their performance.
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