The second Kent State Columbiana County Volleyball Classic took place Oct. 3, when the East Liverpool Potters hosted the Salem Quakers for a full day of volleyball action.
The day featured freshman, JV and varsity games between the cross-county rivals, In a hard-fought varsity match, East Liverpool High School defeated Salem High School, earning the right to keep the traveling winner鈥檚 plaque until next year鈥檚 battle.
It took five games to determine the winner, but the Potters came out on top 25-22, 10-25, 25-23, 22-25, 19-17.
The Kent State County Classic represents the strong foundation of learning in East Liverpool and Salem, as each community is home to one of the university鈥檚 two Columbiana County campuses.
Cutline A: East Liverpool Coach Kelly Kiger holds the winner鈥檚 plaque after her team defeated Salem High School in the 2020 Kent State Columbiana County Volleyball Classic.
Cutline B: Salem High School during pre-game warmups.