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;

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

November 28, 2025

The Rochester Rockets are headed to the 1st Round of the IHSA Playoffs. The Rockets are hosting Waterloo - a team they played last year in the post-season. Head Coach Derek Leonard talks about the teams week off and preparations for the Bulldogs with Steve Bridge. 

The Rochester Rockets are headed to the 1st Round of the IHSA Playoffs. The Rockets are hosting Waterloo - a team they played last year in the post-season. Head Coach Derek Leonard talks about the teams week off and preparations for the Bulldogs with Steve Bridge.&nbsp;

October 30, 2026

Rochester Head Coach Derek Leonard talks to Chris McCloud about the week 8 loss to SHG and how the Rockets are preparing for the final week of the regular season and their game against QND.

Rochester Head Coach Derek Leonard talks to Chris McCloud about the week 8 loss to SHG and how the Rockets are preparing for the final week of the regular season and their game against QND.

October 16, 2026

Rochester Football Head Coach Derek Leonard talks with Chris McCloud ahead of the week 8 matchup with SHG. The Rockets are undefeated and the Cyclones come into the game with just one loss. 

Rochester Football Head Coach Derek Leonard talks with Chris McCloud ahead of the week 8 matchup with SHG. The Rockets are undefeated and the Cyclones come into the game with just one loss.&nbsp;

November 28, 2025

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