Athletic Department 

The NCHS Stingers are IDTA State Champions in Hip Hop performing "Chromakopia," and took 2nd in Jazz with their performance of "Eleanor Rigby".

State Champion Stingers!

Kneeling: Iris Kozan, Maliah Riechmann, Adi Wilson, Khloe Robinett. Standing: Rylee Habbe, Ella Maschhoff, Keeghan Maschhoff, Maddie Zelasko, Gwen Niedbalski, and Jordyn Guinzy.

A pre-performance pep talk from Coach Ritzel.

Ready to march in Class A Hip Hop with CHROMAKOPIA.  

Click the video above to view Chromakopia.  

Moments before performing Eleanor Rigby.

Two medals!? Don't mind if they do!

Seniors Maliah and Adi with the 2nd and 1st place trophies.

Coach Ritzel and Coach Maschhoff with the 2nd and 1st place trophies.

Senior Maliah Riechmann reflected on her time as a Stinger and this incredible season. "Some memories that stand out most to me was when I was a freshman and we went to UDA camp. It was definitely an experience and we still talk about it today. However one of the best memories was going to IHSA state for the very first time. It took a lot of work to get there and just being able to go there is such a blessing. Some challenges that I faced was breaking my big toe last summer. I had to get surgery and get two pins in my toe. This was very difficult for me because I couldn’t walk for a month and couldn’t drive for two. So the first half of the school year I had to sit out. However, once I got cleared I tried my hardest to get back to where I was. I still had some pain and problems but I worked through it. One problem was that I wasn’t able to wear a jazz shoe because it had no support so I had to wear one tennis shoe and one jazz shoe. One of the best memories that I will remember was from this year when we danced at IDTA state and we finished our hiphop and I realized it was my last time ever dancing competitively and me and Adi just hugged each other and cried because we have put so much time into dancing and we started dancing together when we where about 3 years old and now where ending it at 17." 

The team supported Senior Adi Wilson as she performed her solo the night before (above).

Adi Wilson shared her thoughts about being a Stinger, and the endurance of this team. "There are several memories that stand out to me while being a Stinger. For one, every single state appearance! We were lucky enough to make it to IDTA State all four years, and IHSA State these past two years. With every year, our team has improved tremendously. My sophomore year we placed 3rd in A Hip Hop, and this year we are State Champions in A Hip Hop and Runners Up in A Jazz!!! Not only have the performances stood out to me, but the bonds created from sharing these experiences with the girls on my team. I would like to also recognize all of the hard, long days of practice as something very important to reflect on. I am so proud of everyone for putting in the work not only as a team, but individually. Our hard work has paid off! In all, I would like to thank our coaches, families, and the NCHS community for the constant support that has been provided through my years of being a Stinger!"

Congratulations, Stingers and Coaches! Thank you for a season to remember.

NCHS held its second IDTA competition on Sunday, 1/11/26 at the Nashville Assembly Hall.  The team performed beautifully and qualified for IDTA in several areas.

Hip Hop team received 1st place for IDTA and received a qualifying score to attend IDTA state.  The team also competed in the IHSA division with their hip hop routine and received 2nd place in class 1A. 

Senior Maliah Riechmann received the Rising Star Award for the day.