The inaugural County Classic basketball game will take place Tuesday, Dec. 6, as the East Liverpool Potters host the Salem Quakers for the opening game of the boys’ 2016-17 basketball season. ’s Columbiana County campuses will welcome fans from both ends of the county for an exciting match-up, with activities throughout the game.
Cheerleaders will toss out t-shirts throughout the game; there will be a drawing for a hand-painted game ball; and the mascot, Flash, will lead fans in a Flash Dance at half time. Also, anyone who takes a selfie with Flash and posts it to social media using #KentStateCountyClassic will be entered into a drawing to win a “swag bag” filled with items.
At the end of the game, a traveling plaque will be presented to the winning team by Interim Dean Dr. David Dees.
The County Classic represents the strong foundation of learning in East Liverpool and Salem, each a home to the university’s Columbiana County campuses.