The Rochester Rockets open week 1 coming off a state runner up finish with 7A Moline. Hear Head Coach Derek Leonard talk with Chris McCloud about turning the page to another season and how the team is coming together for another run at a state championship.

The Rochester Rockets open week 1 coming off a state runner up finish with 7A Moline. Hear Head Coach Derek Leonard talk with Chris McCloud about turning the page to another season and how the team is coming together for another run at a state championship.

A weekly sit down with Derek Leonard, head football coach of the 8-time defending State Champion Rochester Rockets.

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Rockets Review Podcast

August 21, 2026

The Rockets are playing for their 10th State Championship. Head Coach Derek Leonard and voice of the Rochester Rockets Chris McCloud talk state title memories and the challenge that lays ahead in Lombard Montini. 

The Rockets are playing for their 10th State Championship. Head Coach Derek Leonard and voice of the Rochester Rockets Chris McCloud talk state title memories and the challenge that lays ahead in Lombard Montini.&nbsp;

November 28, 2025

Rochester is back in the 4A Semifinals. As the Rockets get ready to take on Breese Central - hear head coach Derek Leonard talk about last weeks OT win over SHG and the challenge that Breese presents. 

Rochester is back in the 4A Semifinals. As the Rockets get ready to take on Breese Central - hear head coach Derek Leonard talk about last weeks OT win over SHG and the challenge that Breese presents.&nbsp;

November 21, 2025

The Rochester Rockets head to the Quarterfinals to play the SHG Cyclones. It's a rematch of a week 9 game that the Rockets won by a field goal. Rochester Head Coach Derek Leonard talks to Chris McCloud about the match-up and the win over Waterloo. 

Make sure to listen the broadcast of the SHG vs Rochester game on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY on Saturday. Pregame is at 3:30.

The Rochester Rockets head to the Quarterfinals to play the SHG Cyclones. It's a rematch of a week 9 game that the Rockets won by a field goal. Rochester Head Coach Derek Leonard talks to Chris McCloud about the match-up and the win over Waterloo.&nbsp;
Make sure to listen the broadcast of the SHG vs Rochester game on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY on Saturday. Pregame is at 3:30.

August 21, 2026

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