The Baxter Roundball Rival Series is set for Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Omaha Marian will play Omaha Central girls at 6 p.m. and Omaha Creighton Prep will play Omaha Central at 8 p.m.

The Mission of the Baxter Roundball Rival Series, sponsored by Baxter Auto Group is to feature local high school programs with great basketball traditions and to honor the accomplishments of the past. Creighton Prep and Omaha Central boys have won a combined 21 state championships. Omaha Central and Marian girls have won a combined total six state titles.

The 2015 event will honor Creighton Prep and Central boys classes of 1974-76 and the Marian and Central girls classes of 1983-85. Marian, Central and Prep won all six state championships during these years. 

“This is a great family and sporting event, featuring three premier local High schools. We are excited to have the Baxter Auto Group associated with these great high school programs and to be a part of honoring the legacies left by the great players and teams of the past.” said Mickey Anderson of Baxter Auto Group.