nealey ritzel

NCHS Stingers Coach • NMS Jr Stingers Coach • Ball State Code Red Dance Team Alum

[nealey ritzel @nealeyritzel]

"oh you're from Illinois so like Chi..."

okay first of all, there's another whole bottom half to that state

[nealey ritzel @nealeyritzel]

It's official! Can't wait to see where this leads him 💙🏀

[Maddox Ritzel @maddox_ritzel]

After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with my family and coaches, I’m excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and basketball career at Kaskaskia College. Thank you to God, my family, teammates, coaches, and all who have supported me on this journey.

[Kevin Ryans @OfficialKevRy]

Nashville’s @maddox_ritzel had the night athletes dream about:
🔥 45 points
🔥 Broke 3 school records
🔥 Hit the BUZZER‑BEATER to win it

A senior night they'll be talking about for a long time.

My full story tonight on @FOX2now. 🏀
#ILPreps #NashvilleHornets @NCHS99Athletics

[Hornet Hoops @hornethoopsquad]

Nashville 59 Waltonville 51
Led by @maddox_ritzel 16 points 4 reb 2 ast 3 stl. Gannon Turner 14 points 2 ast @BrentonBultman 10 pts 2 asts. Huge week ahead with Benton coming to town Tuesday and at Pinckneyville Friday.

[Hornet Hoops @hornethoopsquad]

Hornets 55 Warrensburg 44. Led by @maddox_ritzel 30 pts 9 reb. 3 ast @BrentonBultman 8 pts 3 ast @Kasslink24 6 pts 3 ast Gannon Turner 6 pts @MaxReeder 3 pts @Palmer_Renken 2 pts. Back at it Friday at home vs WF

[Nashville Community High School Athletics @NCHS99Athletics]

Final from the Mater Dei Tournament, Hornets 65 Central 60!!! They move to 9-2 on the season and will play for the Championship tomorrow at 8:30 vs Orchard Farm!!! Great job boys!!!

[IL Bears Basketball @ILBearsBball]

2026 @maddox_ritzel 25 5 rebounds 5 assists #Hornets win to open season last night

[Hornet Hoops @hornethoopsquad]

Nashville 58
Columbia 56
Hornets start the year 1-0 led by
@maddox_ritzel 25 pts 5 ast 3 Reb 2 stl 1 blk
@Palmer_Renken 8 pts 3 Reb
@MaxReeder22 7 pts 1 Reb 1 ast 1 stl
@Kasslink24 6 pts 3 ast 1 Reb
Gannon Turner 6 pts 6 ast 2 reb 1 blk
@TyseReinburg1 6 pts 5 ast 2 stl

[Prep Hoops Illinois @PrepHoopsIL]

2026 Rankings Update: Wing Sleeper Prospects

@maddox_ritzel @kalebistvanik26 @James23_Johnson @ColeBero3 @Gball202 @TylerReed_23 @Nmarlow31 @5jaiden_s @TonySalemi1 @JustinPaszkows1

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[Maddox Ritzel @maddox_ritzel]

Blessed to receive an offer from Lake Forest College.
Thanks to @LFcoachGriggs and @sheacupples for an amazing visit and opportunity!

[Hornet Hoops @hornethoopsquad]

Maddox Ritzel @maddox_ritzel
6’4” G/F. 2024 2nd team all state. 2025 1st team all state. College coaches there’s no doubt this kid will make you better a year from now. Here are his jr year highlights.

https://t.co/TFXk2ez8Fj

[Hornet Hoops @hornethoopsquad]

@maddox_ritzel is the only returning 1st team all state player in 2A basketball this year. He’s going to make some college program better in a year.

[Buzz Ritzel @BuzzRitzel]

Someone’s getting a 🐶
Kids got a lot of potential, and looks to get better every single day

[Maddox Ritzel @maddox_ritzel]

A few clips from my July session with my @ILBearsBball team.

6'4" Small Forward/Shooting Guard
July game high: 45 points

Now on to fall league at John A Logan for more work 😤

https://t.co/gzGsUGSY0u

[Hornet Hoops @hornethoopsquad]

@maddox_ritzel led the summer with 11,570
@MaxReeder22 was 2nd with 10,800
@TyseReinburg1 @Palmer_Renken @gvarel_11 @Tysonbehr1 @KottmeyerG and Brenton Bultman all made 10,000

[Prep Hoops Oklahoma @PrepHoopsOK]

Who Shot the Lights Out at National Open Championship?

@JaxsonWyngaard @BrewerCole24 @SxucyC1 @maddox_ritzel @caymen_9o5 @griff_carroll @nickshrews11 @SegoElias_ @CarterEvanson08 @MilesJacksonIV @ramczyk_logan @Gavinbauer123

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[Prep Hoops Texas @PrepHoopsTX]

Who Shot the Lights Out at National Open Championship?

@JaxsonWyngaard @MulveyHayden @BrewerCole24 @SxucyC1 @maddox_ritzel @caymen_9o5 @griff_carroll
@nickshrews11 @SegoElias_ @CarterEvanson08 @MilesJ1421 @ramczyk_logan

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[Hornet Hoops @hornethoopsquad]

Congratulations @maddox_ritzel for completing the 10000 makes challenge. He’s out 3rd player to do it 3 years in a row!

[Prep Hoops Ohio @PrepHoopsOH]

Who Shot the Lights Out at National Open Championship?

@JaxsonWyngaard @BrewerCole24 @SxucyC1 @maddox_ritzel @caymen_9o5 @griff_carroll @nickshrews11 @CarterEvanson08 @MilesJ1421 @ramczyk_logan @Gavinbauer123

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[Prep Hoops Illinois @PrepHoopsIL]

National Open Championship: Illinois 2026 Standouts!

@tyoak2335 @CessnaZander @maddox_ritzel @GavinPepp @RichmondCamarie @JT_0xx @LedarrelGoss Connor Brown, Jayden Goff

@IllinoisMaveri2 @ILBearsBball @CapitalTeamwork @BulldogsChi @PHCircuit

https://t.co/NNt9ZOLrqE

[Prep Hoops Dakotas @PrepHoopsDakota]

National Open Championship: Scotty B’s Saturday Notebook

@A2shyfty @maddox_ritzel @KolbyThompson04 @colton_reinke @CarterEvanson08 @hudson_horvath

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