75 year football history
Program Record 389-287 (.575 winning percentage)
IHSA Playoff Appearances
2025-2026 (6A) 10-2 Quarterfinalists
2024-2025 (6A) 8-3 record
2014-2015 (5A)
2011-2012 (5A)
2007-2008 (5A)
2006-2007 (4A) Quarterfinalists
2004-2005 (4A)
2003-2004 (4A) Quarterfinalists
2002-2003 (4A)
2001-2002 (4A)
2000-2001 (3A)
1996-1997 (3A)
1994-1995 (3A)
1990-1991 (2A)
1989-1990 (2A)
1988-1989 (2A)
1987-1988 (2A)
1985-1986 (2A)
Retired Rocket Numbers
#50 – Mark Einwich
A 1986 Burlington Central graduate, former Rocket football player, and the longtime voice of BCHS athletics, Mark Einwich embodied what it meant to be a Rocket. A passionate supporter of Burlington Central and its student-athletes, Mark dedicated countless hours to celebrating and promoting Rocket athletics.
Mark passed away on March 7, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. His impact on the Rocket community will never be forgotten. In recognition of his lasting legacy and unwavering commitment to the program, the Rocket Football Program retired his number during a ceremony at the first home game of the 2023 season on Friday, September 1, 2023.