St. Mary’s Ryken High School Expands Hall of Fame to Honor 10 in 2026 Ceremony
St. Mary’s Ryken High School expanded its Hall of Fame in 2026 to honor 10 individuals across Athletics, Fine Arts, Service, and Young Alumni during its Homecoming event.
Category: St. Mary's Ryken High School Athletics News
St. Mary’s Ryken High School is the Maryland Sports Blog category for the St. Mary’s Ryken Knights. St. Mary’s County public schools compete in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference and the MPSSAA, while St. Mary’s Ryken competes in the WCAC. This page collects MSB reporting, scores, championship coverage, recruiting developments and notable alumni stories connected to St. Mary’s Ryken High School. The school’s official athletics page is retained by MSB as the primary program source so future championship and player milestones can be added without changing the category identity. St. Mary’s Ryken competes in the nationally respected WCAC and has won conference championships in football and other sports while developing strong lacrosse, baseball and basketball programs. The Knights have produced major-college recruits and professional athletes.
St. Mary’s Ryken Names Frank Viator Head Coach of Boys Ice Hockey
Frank Viator has been named head coach of the St. Mary’s Ryken Knights boys ice hockey team, bringing military experience and local coaching background to lead the WCAC program.
St. Mary’s Ryken High School Ranked #1 for STEM in St. Mary’s County
St. Mary’s Ryken High School has been ranked the #1 STEM high school in St. Mary’s County by the 2027 Niche Best Schools rankings, highlighting its rigorous academics and specialized STEM pathways.
Four St. Mary’s Ryken Knights Earn National Merit Scholarship Program Honors
Four St. Mary’s Ryken High School seniors from the Class of 2027 earned distinction in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, including Luke Annulis as a Semifinalist and three others as Commended Students.
Brandon Kaelin Named Head Coach of St. Mary’s Ryken Knights Boys Soccer Program
Brandon Kaelin has been named head coach of the St. Mary’s Ryken Knights boys soccer team, bringing leadership and vision to the WCAC program.
Four St. Mary’s Ryken Coaches Honored as WCAC Coaches of the Year for 2024-2025
Four coaches from St. Mary’s Ryken earned WCAC Coaches of the Year honors for 2024-2025, highlighting success in boys lacrosse, ice hockey, football, and girls softball.
St. Mary’s Ryken High School Earns College Board’s Platinum Distinction for AP Excellence
St. Mary’s Ryken High School earned the College Board’s Platinum Distinction for AP Excellence based on the Class of 2024’s strong participation and performance in Advanced Placement courses, highlighting academic rigor and equity.
