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Mistake-Prone Collins Hill Falls to MLK

Four Eagles turnovers led to four Lions touchdowns.

M.L. King turned four Collins Hill turnovers into touchdowns, including an 87-yard interception return for a score, in a 31-14 loss Friday at Hallford Stadium in DeKalb County.

The Lions improved to 2-0 with the victory. Collins Hill (1-2), which beat Roswell in its season opener, lost its second straight game.

Running back Jordan Parker was a bright spot for an Eagles offense that had only seven first downs despite 269 total yards. Parker had 25 carries for 185 yards and a touchdown, according to the team's statistician.

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Quarterback Bradley Johnson completed 7-of-12 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown. Receiver Nick England had three receptions for 36 yards and a TD.

Collins Hill faces North Gwinnett next week.

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Region 7-AAAA Standings

(Through Sept. 9, 2011)

Team          All Games          Region        

Norcross                 3-0            0-0

Mill Creek                3-0             0-0

Duluth                     2-1              0-0

North Gwinnett         2-1            0-0

Peachtree Ridge      2-1            0-0

Collins Hill               1-2              0-0

Mountain View         1-2             0-0

Meadowcreek          0-3             0-0


Suwanee games-Sept. 9

Peachtree Ridge 28, Newnan 16

M.L. King 31, Collins Hill 14

Suwanee games-Sept. 16

North Gwinnett at Collins Hill

Peachtree Ridge at Meadowcreek


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