In the battle for bragging rights in Slidell, it was the Salmen Spartans that refused to lose.

Salmen got 223 yards passing and four combined touchdowns from junior quarterback Da’John Howard as the Spartans took down crosstown rival Slidell 35-21 on Oct. 24 at L.V. McGinty Sr. Stadium.

Howard finished with three scores through the air and one on the ground as the Spartans improved to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in District 7-5A. The Spartans also got 131 yards and two TDs receiving from Terrance Mitchell.

Salmen coach Eric Chuter said the effort was what led to his team’s success.

“The effort was great on both sides,” he said. “I thought we had chances in the first half to separate, but a win is a win. We will take it and go back tomorrow and get to work for next week.”

Howard said he and hi

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