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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