ROCK FALLS – There was nothing lucky about the seven Rock Falls rolled to start the third quarter of Saturday’s game against Mendota.

The Rockets hit their first seven shots from the field to break open a tight game, then pulled away at the end for a 78-62 victory over the Trojans in a Big Northern West contest in Tabor Gym.

Rock Falls (14-4, 3-2), clinging to a 31-28 lead at halftime, led 50-38 after the burst over the first 5 minutes of the third quarter. Senior forward Steven Armoska had four of the baskets, highlighted by a 3-pointer and an old-fashioned three-point play.