Salmen Spartans (Slidell, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Chalmette Owls (Chalmette, LA), 47-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Salmen advances its record to 9-12 on the year. The Spartans host Northshore (Slidell, LA) to face the Panthers in a 5A District 7 match on Friday, February 7. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 23-6. Northshore won 57-54 in their recent league match against Slidell (Slidell, LA)

The Owls now own a 11-17 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to University Lab for a non-league match on Friday, February 7.