The annual Rumble in the Rock Basketball Classic tips off Tuesday in Calico Rock, featuring area high school teams in an early-season competition.
The first game begins at 4:30 p.m. with the Hillcrest Lady Screamin’ Eagles taking on the Timbo Lady Tigers. Following that matchup, the boys' teams from Hillcrest and Timbo will face off at 5:45 p.m.
Alpena’s girls’ team is set to play Bradford at 7 p.m. in what promises to be another competitive match. The evening ends with the boys’ teams from Alpena and Bradford taking the court at 8:15 p.m.
The event provides participating teams an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming basketball season while fans from around the region gather to support local athletes.