Rochester
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Rochester Rockets Roll Past Riverton in Regional Semifinal
The Rochester Rockets exploded offensively Tuesday night, cruising past Riverton 17-1 in the regional semifinals behind a dominant first inning and strong pitching performances from Jaelyn Watts and Mylie Deatherage. Rochester wasted no time getting on the board, erupting for 11 runs in the bottom of the first inning. Mylie Deatherage got the scoring started
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Rockets Battle U-High to 1-1 Draw Ahead of Playoffs
Rochester closed out the regular season Thursday night with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against U-High in a physical, high-transition battle. The Rockets were forced to adjust their lineup with Kate Goss unavailable, but Rochester responded with one of their grittiest performances of the season. Both teams looked to counter quickly and exploit defensive gaps, creating
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Rockets Celebrate Senior Night With 15-10 Win Over Crimsons
The Rochester Rockets celebrated Senior Night in style Monday evening, using a powerful offensive performance to defeat the Crimsons 15-10 in a high-scoring matchup. Rochester came out swinging early and never looked back. Kendall Edmonson started the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning before Mylie Deatherage added an RBI single. Payton Sitko
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Rochester Standouts Take Dance Talents to the Division I Level
Two Rochester student-athletes are taking their talents to the next level as Southeast Missouri State University commit Brynn Barnard and Saint Louis University commit Liliana “Lily” Marchioro officially signed to continue their dance careers at the Division I level. Barnard will continue her career at SEMO, while Marchioro is headed to SLU after years of
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Keller Leads Rochester Past Jacksonville in Rainy CS8 Clash
On a cold and rainy night in Jacksonville, the Rochester Rockets battled through the weather and sloppy conditions to earn a 4-0 CS8 win over the Jacksonville Crimsons. Both teams struggled to find rhythm early as the rain affected passing and movement throughout the match. Rochester had trouble connecting offensively and timing runs behind the
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Watts 15 Ks Power Rockets to 1-0 Shutout
Rochester manufactured just enough offense to edge Williamsville 1-0, with the game’s only run coming in the top of the 6th inning. With one out, Isabella Harness laid down a sacrifice bunt that forced a play at first. An error by the Williamsville first baseman allowed Emmah Brown to come home, giving the Rockets the
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Rochester Rolls Past Metamora, Makes Statement in 9-1 Win
Rochester left no doubt they’re a team to watch, cruising past Metamora in dominant fashion with a 9-1 victory. The Rockets came out aggressive and never let up, piling on goals from multiple contributors and controlling the pace from start to finish. Mary Jane Keller led the charge with a hat trick, setting the tone
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Rockets Use Big Sixth Inning to Power Past Mahomet-Seymour
A clutch sixth inning and a strong outing on the mound lifted the Rochester Rockets to a 5-3 victory over Mahomet-Seymour in a hard-fought contest. Rochester broke through when it mattered most, using a late offensive surge to take control after a tight battle through the middle innings. The Rockets finished with five runs on
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Rochester Rockets Explode Early, Cruise Past Sacred Heart-Griffin
A dominant first-inning outburst set the tone for the Rochester Rockets, who rode an explosive start and strong pitching to a convincing 6-2 victory over Sacred Heart-Griffin. Rochester wasted no time putting pressure on the Cyclones, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Rockets strung together a series of quality
Rockets Rise in Overtime: Rochester Powers Past SHG Into the Semifinals
In one of the most anticipated matchups of the postseason, Rochester and Sacred Heart-Griffin delivered a classic Friday night showdown. The Rockets controlled the scoreboard for most of the game, but the Cyclones answered every punch, refusing to let their rivals pull away. By halftime, the two state powerhouses were knotted at 14–14—exactly the kind of battle fans expected from two top-tier programs with semifinal hopes on the line.
The second half brought more of the same: toughness, grit, and momentum swings from both sidelines. Rochester appeared poised to seal the win late in regulation, lining up for a crucial field goal on fourth down. The kick looked perfect off the foot—but heartbreakingly clanged off the upright, keeping SHG alive and forcing overtime.
The Cyclones opened OT with the ball, but the Rockets’ defense came up with the play of the night. Khornell Gregory stepped in front of a pass for a game-changing interception, swinging all the momentum to Rochester.
With the door open, the Rockets needed just one more spark—and they got it. Jorey Myren found another gear, punching in the touchdown that lifted Rochester to a dramatic overtime victory and secured their spot in the 4A semifinals.
A rivalry game, a playoff stage, and a finish fans will be talking about for years—Rochester earned it, and SHG proved once again why they’re one of the toughest teams in Illinois. Now the Rockets move on, one win away from a shot at the state title.
Coach Leonard talks Quarterfinal WIN against SHG
Rochester looks to rally against the SHG Cyclones in the 4A Football Quarterfinals at 4pm Saturday
Rockets came into Waterloo and made a statement with a 55-21 win over the Waterloo Tigers
Rochester Crushes Taylorville In First Round Of IHSA Playoffs
Posted by Leroy Kleimola
The Rochester Rockets utilized a strong special teams game as they beat the Taylorville Tornadoes in Rochester 56-7 on Friday night. The Rockets would take a 42-7 lead at the end of the first quarter before putting the finishing touches on in the second. No points were scored during a running clock second half for either squad. Malique Pearse would get the lone Taylorville touchdown on a beautiful throw from Cameron Smith. The Taylorville Tornadoes finish their season 5-5. Rochester will take on Waterloo next weekend. Taylorville lost to Waterloo in the first round of the playoffs in 2024, 33-30.
Khorbin Gregory talks about the success that Rochester has found late in the season
Derek Leonard talks Rochester win against Taylorville
8-1 Rockets look to show their worth on Friday