It's not often that students are excused from class for a sporting event during the school day but the rules for this rivalry game are a little different. 

Cerro Gordo-Bement basketball players Jillian Dervin, Brandan Puckett, and Cooper Benson explain this year is the 2nd Annual Corn Bowl Classic - where they will take on Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond. 

The Corn Bowl trophy is currently in the hands of Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond, and the students say they're looking forward to working together to bring the trophy home. 

Superintendent of Cerro Gordo Schools Dr. Emily Weidner notes this big event was started by Cerro Gordo High School's principal in collaboration with Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond's athletic director. 

Dr. Weidner invites the community to pack their gymnasium for this electric rivalry game. Both games will take place on Friday, January 10th. The girls will tip off at 10 AM, and the boys will begin at noon.