Rockets Review Podcast

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 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. 

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. 

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.

Rochester is headed to week 2 of the playoffs and its a road trip to Waterloo. Rocket Head Coach Derek Leonard talks about the road matchup and what to expect from a run first Bulldog team and who to expect back in the line-up for the Rockets. 

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. 

It's week 7! The Rochester Rockets at 5 - 1 host the Decatur MacArthur Generals who are also 5 - 1,. Hear from Head Coach Derek Leonard and Play-by-Play announcer Chris McCloud as they preview the matchup.

As the Rochester Rockets prepare for Decatur Eisenhower, hear from Head Coach Derek Leonard. Chris McCloud talks to the head coach about the importance of special teams and how best to prepare for this weeks opponent. 

Hear Rochester Rockets Head Coach Derek Leonard talk to Steve Bridge about the moving on from a one point over time loss and getting ready for the U High Pioneers. The Rockets travel to Normal on Friday night to play the 2 and 2 Pioneers in a Central State 8 East matchup.

Hear Rochester Rockets Head Coach Derek Leonard talk to Steve Bridge about the week 4 match-up with Glenwood. The 3-0 Rockets host the 3-0 Titans. Leonard talks about the Titans senior dominated roster and how play calling evolves during the season.

Hear Derek Leonard talk to Chris McCloud about the Rockets win over Mt. Zion. Coming off that big victory the Rockets prepare this week for a home game on week 3 vs Lincoln.

Rochester Head Football Coach Derek Leonard talks with Chris McCloud about the Rockets matchup against Mt. Zion. The week two tilt takes the Rockets on the road to face the team that finished runner up in the 4A State Finals a year ago.

Chris McCloud chats with Rockets coach Derek Leonard before Saturday's season opener at newly-renovated Rocket Booster Stadium against Gibson Southern High School from Indiana.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard previews Friday's first round home playoff game against Peoria Notre Dame with Chris McCloud.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Bridge sits down with Rockets coach Derek Leonard to preview Saturday afternoon's contest with Springfield.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud discusses Friday's Week 7 matchup with MacArthur with Rockets coach Derek Leonard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard previews Friday's home contest against Eisenhower with Chris McCloud.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud visits with Coach Leonard about the Week 5 matchup with UHigh at Rocket Booster Stadium.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud chats with Derek Leonard in a preview of Friday's big Central State Eight Conference game at Chatham against Glenwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Bridge sits down with Rockets coach Derek Leonard to preview Friday's Week 3 matchup at Lincoln.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud sits down with Rockets coach Derek Leonard to preview Saturday afternoon's season opener against Simeon at Gately Stadium in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester Head Coach Derek Leonard looks ahead the 4A Title Game vs Burbank St. Lawrence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard looks at Saturday's semifinal playoff game at Murphysboro with Chris McCloud.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard visits with Chris McCloud about Saturday's home quarterfinal game with Breese Central.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coal City visits Rocket Booster Stadium for a second-round matchup as Chris McCloud visits with Rockets coach Derek Leonard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday's first-round home playoff game with Lincoln is the topic for Rockets coach Derek Leonard and Steve Bridge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard previews the regular season finale at Sacred Heart-Griffin with Steve Bridge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard looks at the Week 8 matchup with Glenwood with Chris McCloud.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rockets visit Lincoln for Week 7 as Steve Bridge previews the game with coach Derek Leonard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Leonard previews Saturday night's Week 6 game at Memorial Stadium against Lanphier with Steve Bridge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard joins Chris McCloud to preview Friday's home game with Eisenhower.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud chats with Rockets coach Derek Leonard about tonight's home matchup with the Jacksonville Crimsons.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets Head Coach Derek Leonard and Steve Bridge look ahead to a week 3 match-up with Decatur MacArthur. The game will feature outstanding freshman Myson Johnson-Cook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud and Coach Leonard revisit the Rockets week 1 victory at Peoria and talk about Rochester’s week 2 home opener against SHS.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester coach Derek Leonard discusses Friday night's season opener at Peoria with Chris McCloud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocket coach Derek Leonard previews Friday's state semifinal game against rival Sacred Heart-Griffin with Chris McCloud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud previews Saturday's quarterfinal game at Carterville with Rockets coach Derek Leonard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard previews Saturday's playoff opener against Effingham.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud and Rochester coach Derek Leonard preview the regular season finale at Decatur MacArthur ahead of Saturday's night announcement of the high school football playoff pairings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard previews a big Week 8 home matchup with Jacksonville.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Derek Leonard previews Friday's home matchup with U-High.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocket coach Derek Leonard visits with Chris McCloud about Friday's Week 6 game at Southeast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Derek Leonard looks at a big Week 5 matchup against Glenwood with Chris McCloud.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard looks ahead to a Week 4 Friday Night homecoming match-up with Lanphier.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets coach Derek Leonard looks ahead to a Week 3 Saturday matinee at Springfield.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud visits with Rockets coach Derek Leonard about Friday's home opener against Eisenhower.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Bridge visits with Rockets coach Derek Leonard before the final Leonard Bowl game at Sacred Heart-Griffin Friday night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Offensive line coach Derek Nelson talks about the Rockets' big blockers up front.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pre-season camp is open as Chris McCloud takes the first look at the Rochester High School football season with coach Derek Leonard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester football coach Derek Leonard provides the Rockets perspective on Friday's Class 4A semifinal game against Sacred Heart-Griffin in his weekly chat with Chris McCloud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.