The Rochester defense pitched a shutout until the running clock got started with 10:38 left in the third quarter. Peoria entered the season as the #2 ranked team in 5A after a state title game appearance last season, but Rochester tripped the running clock with a Nolan Mrozowski touchdown to start the third quarter. The Lions turned the ball over five times in the first half, as Eli Carlson scored three rushing touchdowns. Rochester will host Springfield High in Week Two. The final score in this one was 40-14.
