The Rochester Rockets enter the first week of the playoffs at 8-1 and they are hosting Taylorville. Hear from Head Coach Derek Leonard as he talks about the last second win a week ago against SHG and how they are preparing for the 5-4 Tornadoes. 

The Rochester Rockets enter the first week of the playoffs at 8-1 and they are hosting Taylorville. Hear from Head Coach Derek Leonard as he talks about the last second win a week ago against SHG and how they are preparing for the 5-4 Tornadoes.&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

October 31, 2025

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.

October 31, 2025

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