The Linn-Mar and Marion high school girls basketball teams are taking their backyard rivalry to the big stage.

The Lions and Indians will meet in the 13th Annual Mercy Sports Care Rivalry Saturday on Jan. 9 at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Cedar Rapids.

Linn-Mar and Marion will play the eighth and final game in the girls basketball event at 8:20 p.m. Both teams are ranked by the IGHSAU, with Linn-Mar at No. 6 in Class 5A and Marion at No. 6 in Class 4A.

SCHEDULE

9:15 a.m. - Iowa City Regina vs Benton Community
10:50 a.m. - Ballard vs Fairfield
12:25 p.m. - Springville vs Turkey Valley
2 p.m. - Maquoketa Valley vs Alburnett
3:35 p.m. - Mason City vs Iowa City West
5:10 p.m. - Waverly-Shell Rock vs Nevada
6:45 p.m. - Spirit Lake vs Western Dubuque
8:20 - Linn-Mar vs Marion