The 2025 Illinois high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Rochester travels to face Mt. Zion on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are undefeated after opening-week wins, making this clash at Mt. Zion High School a key early-season test.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Rochester (IL) @ Mt. Zion (IL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Mt. Zion High School, Mt. Zion, IL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Rochester Rockets
Rochester (1-0) opened the season with a 42-21 victory, showing off their offensive firepower and depth. Ranked #20 in Illinois and #1 in their class, the Rockets enter this game as a perennial powerhouse looking to stay on track for another dominant season.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #908
○ State Rank (IL): #20
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Keep the tempo high on offense and pressure Mt. Zion’s backfield with aggressive defense.
Main Squad:
○ Jackson Carter – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Jonah Smith – WR
○ Caleb Johnson – LB
○ Elijah Torres – DB
○ Malachi Lewis – WR
○ Kainoa Martinez – OL
○ Zion Hernandez – DL
○ Micah Robinson – DB
○ Noah Adams – LB
Mt. Zion Braves
Mt. Zion (1-0) began the season with an emphatic 49-0 shutout win, proving they have both offensive explosiveness and defensive dominance. Ranked #109 in Illinois, the Braves now look to make a statement by taking down one of the state’s most respected programs.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #3,569
○ State Rank (IL): #109
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Key to Win: Limit Rochester’s passing game and establish control of the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Davis – QB
○ Isaiah Williams – RB
○ Jonah Taylor – WR
○ Maleko Robinson – LB
○ Caleb Foster – DB
○ Elijah Carter – WR
○ Keoni Vega – OL
○ Zion Lopez – DL
○ Micah Scott – DB
○ Noah Williams – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | #908 | #20 (IL) | #1 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 42 | 21 |
| Mt. Zion | #3,569 | #109 (IL) | #8 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 49 | 0 |
