November 07, 2024
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Class 5A state title game review: Rochester's big plays carry Rockets to title

By FRIDAY NIGHT

Rochester running back Jacob DuRocher fights for yardage during their Class 5A state football championship victory over St. Rita in Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University. (Mark Busch)

Rochester used several big plays to hold off St. Rita and win the Class 5A state title game on Saturday at Huskie Stadium, 42-28.

Below are links to all off our coverage from the Class 5A state title game.

Game story: Beatty, Bruno power Rochester to 5A title against St. Rita

Column: Steve Soucie: Inside the innovative mind of Rochester head coach Derek Leonard

Photos: Rochester captures Class 5A state title with win over St. Rita

Videos: Rochester wins the Class 5A state championship over St. Rita

[ Class 5A state title game recap ]