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State Final Teams: Burbank (St. Laurence) | Rochester

Rochester (13-0)


School Information

Name: Rochester High School
City: Rochester
County: Sangamon
Classification Enrollment: 754
Nickname: Rockets
Colors: Navy/Orange
Conference: Central State Eight
Superintendent: Dan Cox
Principal: Jeff Reed
Athletic Director: J.R. Boudouris
Head Coach: Derek Leonard
Assistant Coaches: Steve Buecker, Jon Clarke, Tyson Corley, Tyler Mazzini, Andrew McGhghy, Rich McMahan, Derrick Nelson, Jim Smith, Matt Thomson
Athletic Trainer: Jessica Nika
Captains: Henry Buecker, Parker Lyons, Lance Ingold, Karter Reiss
Manager:
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 56-42, in Semifinal

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Bryce Cook WR-DB 5-8 160 Sr.
2 AJ Bales WR-DB 6-0 160 Sr.
3 Nate Swaney WR-DB 5-9 145 Fr.
4 Henry Buecker WR-DB 5-10 160 Sr.
4 Jack Buecker RB-DB 5-1 130 Fr.
5 Canon Bruce WR-DB 6-2 175 Sr.
5 JP Leonard QB 5-9 140 Fr.
6 Eli Cox WR-DB 6-5 185 Fr.
8 Beau Chance QB-DB 5-7 120 Fr.
8 Eddie Slot WR-DB 6-0 160 Sr.
9 Tanner Beal QB-DB 6-4 180 So.
10 Will Robinson WR-DB 6-1 180 Sr.
11 Bryan Zulauf QB 5-8 170 Jr.
13 Cole Henson WR-DB 5-3 110 Fr.
13 Josh Hoff   5-11 140 Jr.
14 Breck Calvert WR-DB 5-9 150 Jr.
15 Aaron McDannald LB 6-0 165 Jr.
16 Logan Carmody RB-DB 5-3 105 Fr.
16 Mason Jacobs WR-DB 5-8 140 Jr.
17 Parker Gillespie QB-DB 5-10 170 Sr.
18 Parker Seifert WR-LB 5-11 160 Fr.
18 Tristan Stanton WR-DB 5-11 145 So.
19 Eli Carlson QB-DB 5-10 175 Jr.
19 Braden Egger WR-DB 5-3 150 Fr.
20 Jack Stanton WR-DB 5-11 145 So.
21 Tyson Binion RB-LB 6-1 180 Sr.
22 Hunter Bilbrey WR-DB 5-10 150 Jr.
23 Nolan Mrozowski RB-DB 5-10 160 Sr.
24 Ty DuRocher WR-DB 5-11 155 Jr.
24 Nicholas Mrozowski WR-DB 5-6 115 Fr.
25 Brady Leichsenring FB-DL 5-8 160 Fr.
25 Kaiden Stout RB-DB 6-2 165 So.
27 David Kates RB-LB 5-9 150 So.
27 Grayson Whaley RB-DB 5-6 140 Fr.
28 Drake Pfeiffer WR-DB 5-11 150 Jr.
29 Samuel Hunt LB 5-10 170 So.
30 Lach Sullivan K 5-10 165 Jr.
31 Brooks Gavin WR-DB 6-2 160 So.
31 Isaac Hardas RB-LB 5-7 150 Fr.
32 Leo Guy FB-LB 5-9 150 Fr.
32 Jorey Myren FB-LB 5-10 220 So.
33 Mason Devos WR-DB 5-11 165 Sr.
33 Cash Peters RB-LB 5-6 135 Fr.
34 Frank Stefano WR-LB 5-10 155 Fr.
40 Holt Zeidler WR-LB 6-1 175 Jr.
41 James Escobar FB-LB 5-7 140 Fr.
42 Brody Nelson LB 6-0 170 Sr.
42 Archie Parker WR-DB 6-0 150 Fr.
44 Nolan Klatt FB-LB 6-0 230 Jr.
50 Parker Lyons OL-LB 6-1 220 Sr.
50 Clay Matthews OL-DL 5-9 160 Fr.
52 Weston Greer OL-DL 6-5 250 Sr.
53 Declan McCarty OL-DL 6-0 190 So.
54 Jack Preuss OL-DL 6-1 200 Jr.
55 Ryan Allen OL-DL 5-9 220 Jr.
56 Matt Ryan OL-DL 5-8 165 Fr.
57 Bryer Ramsey OL-DL 5-11 200 Jr.
58 Joey Durham OL-DL 5-8 220 So.
59 Vinny Whalen OL-DL 6-0 210 Jr.
60 Wesley Sheraden OL-DL 6-0 280 So.
62 Jacob Stuebs OL-DL 5-10 210 Jr.
63 Nolan Cordes OL-DL 5-10 250 Fr.
63 Vincent Laurent OL-DL 5-11 210 So.
64 Jared Lauwerens OL-DL 5-7 205 Sr.
65 Connor Broughton OL-DL 6-3 185 So.
65 Jonathan Hagaman OL-DL 5-9 195 Fr.
67 Adam Palazzolo OL-DL 5-11 195 Jr.
67 Timothy Sampson OL-DL 5-10 175 Fr.
68 Peyton Rice OL-DL 5-7 195 Fr.
70 Danny Dyer OL-DL 6-0 200 Sr.
70 Jake Febus OL-DL 5-9 220 Fr.
71 Cade Jones OL-DL 5-11 170 So.
73 Ian Klockenga OL-DL 6-4 390 Sr.
74 Daniel Showalter OL-DL 5-9 210 So.
75 Matthew Young OL-DL 5-7 245 Sr.
76 Joe Chapman OL-DL 6-3 285 Fr.
77 Karter Reiss OL-DL 6-0 285 Sr.
78 Jett Myren OL-DL 6-0 215 Sr.
79 Eric Anderson OL-DL 6-1 170 So.
79 Jake Milliron OL-DL 6-4 265 Jr.
80 Logan Veach WR-DB 5-11 145 So.
80 Zane Zulauf WR-DB 5-8 125 Fr.
81 Cody Foster WR-DB 6-1 148 So.
81 Luke Hall WR-DB 6-0 150 Fr.
82 Enrique Ayala LB 5-9 160 Jr.
83 Ethan Fordham RB-LB 5-8 160 Jr.
84 Albert Clotfelter DL 6-3 180 So.
85 Jack Swaney WR-DL 6-3 225 Sr.
86 Alyssa Day K 5-6 120 So.
88 Lance Ingold TE-DL 6-6 225 Sr.
91 Jamal Bramer LB 5-11 230 Jr.
95 Dylan Durocher OL-DL 6-0 220 Fr.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Lach Sullivan
Kickoff Returners: Henry Buecker, Mason Jacobs
Punter: Bryan Zulauf
Punt Returners: Henry Buecker, Mason Jacobs
Placekicker: Lach Sullivan
Placekick Holder: Breck Calvert

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 79 Jake Milliron 6-4 265 Jr.
LG 78 Jett Myren 6-0 215 Sr.
LT 77 Karter Reiss 6-0 285 Sr.
QB 11 Bryan Zulauf 5-8 170 Jr.
RB 23 Nolan Mrozowski 5-10 160 Sr.
RG 50 Parker Lyons 6-1 220 Sr.
RT 70 Danny Dyer 6-0 200 Sr.
TE 88 Lance Ingold 6-6 225 Sr.
WR 17 Parker Gillespie 5-10 170 Sr.
WR 4 Henry Buecker 5-10 160 Sr.
WR 5 Canon Bruce 6-2 175 Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-8, 158
Line: 5-11, 218
Receivers: 5-11, 157
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
CB 8 Eddie Slot 6-0 160 Sr.
CB 1 Bryce Cook 5-8 160 Sr.
DE 85 Jack Swaney 6-3 225 Sr.
DE 88 Lance Ingold 6-6 225 Sr.
LB 42 Brody Nelson 6-0 170 Sr.
LB 50 Parker Lyons 6-1 220 Sr.
LB 15 Aaron McDannald 6-0 165 Jr.
NT 77 Karter Reiss 6-0 285 Sr.
S 4 Henry Buecker 5-10 160 Sr.
S 23 Nolan Mrozowski 5-10 160 Sr.
S 24 Ty DuRocher 5-11 155 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-10, 151
Line: 5-11, 216
Linebackers: 5-10, 173

Statistics 

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Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/25 Peoria (H.S.) W 40 14
9/1 Springfield (H.S.) W 58 0
9/8 Decatur (MacArthur) W 49 21
9/15 Jacksonville (H.S.) W 56 0
9/22 Decatur (Eisenhower) W 59 0
9/30 Springfield (Lanphier) W 63 6
10/6 Lincoln W 55 0
10/13 Chatham (Glenwood) W 63 21
10/20 Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) W 31 21
IHSA Playoffs
10/27 Lincoln W 59 14
11/3 Coal City W 45 3
11/11 Breese (Central) W 49 13
11/18 Murphysboro W 42 14

Head Coach Derek Leonard
Year W-L
Rochester
2005 3-6
2006 5-5
2007 5-5
2008 7-3
2009 12-1
2010 14-0 (1st)
2011 12-2 (1st)
2012 13-1 (1st)
2013 13-1 (1st)
2014 12-2 (1st)
2015 10-2
2016 13-1 (1st)
2017 14-0 (1st)
2018 11-2
2019 13-1 (1st)
2020 5-1
2021 11-1
2022 11-2
2023 13-0
19 yrs. 197-36

Tournament History 

2000-3A     8   33  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Dave Jacobs
       L    8   33  Wheaton (St. Francis)
2001-4A    17   20  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Dave Jacobs
       W   13    6  Quincy (Notre Dame)
       L   17   20  Macomb (OT)
2002-4A    21   48  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Dave Jacobs
       W   36   25  Sandwich
       W   14   13  Peotone
       L   21   48  Princeton
2003-4A     6   41  1-1 (6-5)      DNP  Dave Jacobs
       W   34   19  Macomb
       L    6   41  Hillsboro
2004-4A     0   47  1-1 (6-5)      DNP  Dave Jacobs
       W   28   20  Hamilton
       L    0   47  Quincy (Notre Dame)
2006-4A    14   39  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Derek Leonard
       L   14   39  Newton
2007-4A    14   49  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Derek Leonard
       L   14   49  Anna (A.-Jonesboro)
2008-4A    33   41  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Derek Leonard
       L   33   41  Mt. Zion
2009-4A    40   41  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Derek Leonard
       W   57   32  Mascoutah
       W   42   14  Mt. Carmel
       W   45   26  Quincy (Notre Dame)
       L   40   41  Metamora
2010-4A    24    7  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Derek Leonard
       W   49    7  Freeburg
       W   53    2  Effingham (H.S.)
       W   23   21  Quincy (Notre Dame)
       W   50   17  Metamora
       W   24    7  Rock Island (Alleman)
2011-4A    42   39  5-0 (12-2)     1st  Derek Leonard
       W   56   35  Quincy (Notre Dame)
       W   42   28  Manteno
       W   55   21  Kankakee (McNamara)
       W   41   13  Charleston
       W   42   39  Richmond (R.-Burton)
2012-4A    43   18  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Derek Leonard
       W   43    0  Mahomet (M.-Seymour)
       W   42   14  Charleston
       W   46   21  Peoria (Notre Dame)
       W   49   22  Harrisburg
       W   43   18  Rock Island (Alleman)
2013-4A    16    8  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Derek Leonard
       W   42    7  Taylorville
       W   56   28  Breese (Mater Dei)
       W   50   21  Belleville (Althoff Catholic)
       W   46   21  Rock Island (Alleman)
       W   16    8  Geneseo
2014-4A    49   28  5-0 (12-2)     1st  Derek Leonard
       W   65   35  Mt. Zion
       W   35   14  Quincy (Notre Dame)
       W   56   21  Bloomington (Central Catholic)
       W   28    9  Herrin (H.S.)
       W   49   28  Chicago (Phillips)
2015-4A    42   46  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Derek Leonard
       W   52    7  Alton (Marquette)
       W   47   20  Murphysboro
       L   42   46  Belleville (Althoff Catholic)
2016-4A    38   14  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Derek Leonard
       W   52    7  Bethalto (Civic Memorial)
       W   63   21  Mt. Zion
       W   48   47  Belleville (Althoff Catholic)
       W   49   21  Canton
       W   38   14  Johnsburg
2017-4A    24   21  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Derek Leonard
       W   42    6  Fairbury (Prairie Central)
       W   41   23  Belleville (Althoff Catholic)
       W   56   14  Herrin (H.S.)
       W   31   14  Highland
       W   24   21  Morris
2018-4A    42   52  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Derek Leonard
       W   53   27  Breese (Central)
       W   47   28  Pontiac
       W   64   26  Taylorville
       L   42   52  Kankakee (McNamara)
2019-5A    42   28  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Derek Leonard
       W   68   26  LaSalle (L.-Peru)
       W   42    7  Highland
       W   49   35  Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin)
       W   56   34  Mascoutah
       W   42   28  Chicago (St. Rita)
2021-4A    42   49  3-1 (11-1)     DNP  Derek Leonard
       W   48    0  Cahokia (H.S.)
       W   55   20  Paris
       W   57   28  Freeburg
       L   42   49  Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin)
2022-4A    42   56  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Derek Leonard
       W   45   14  Effingham (H.S.)
       W   42    0  Breese (Central)
       W   41   28  Carterville
       L   42   56  Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin)