Khorbin Gregory had a 54 punt return touchdown and a 99 yard kick return touchdown in the first quarter as the Rockets led 42-7 after the opening quarter of the 4A playoff matchup. Rochester will advance to the second run of the IHSA 4A state playoffs with a 56-7 win over Taylorville. Nate Swaney had two receiving touchdowns in the first quarter for the Rockets who will travel to Waterloo in Round Two- game time set for 7 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025. Cameron Smith found Malique Pearse for a 73 yard touchdown for the Tornadoes.
