MOULTRIE — Houston County did nothing as well as turning the ball over on Friday night at Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium and Colquitt County was much obliged.

Houston lost three fumbles and threw three interceptions and the Packers turned two of the turnovers into points in a 21-7 Region 1-AAAAA victory.

The win was the first in the region for the Packers, who ended a three-game losing streak and raised their record to 2-5 overall and 1-2 in the region.

The loss was the fifth in a row for the Bears, who fall to 1-6 overall and 0-3 in the region.

“This was a big win for us, coming before our off week as we’re getting ready for a big game against Lowndes,” said Packers coach Tim Cokely.

The Packers were able to rush the ball consistently against the sluggish Bears, gaining 199 yards on 48 carries.

Quarter-backs John Michael Harrison and Quin Roberson completed 4-of-10 passes for 37 more yards.

When the Bears were not crippling themselves with turnovers, the Packers were keeping them in check.

Houston did not score until 8:17 was left in the third quarter after Packers had taken a 21-0 lead.

The Bears 99 yards on the ground, but 47 came on Craig Presley’s touchdown run.

Houston quarterback Jeff Thompson completed 9-of-21 passes for 85 yards, but his three interceptions were disastrous.

Two led to Colquitt County touchdowns. The other was picked off in the end zone.

The Packers dominated offensively in the first half, allowing the Bears just 78 total yards, including 13 yards on 16 attempts on the ground.

The Bears threw for 65 yards in the first half, but an interception by Eric Key was returned 77 yards to the Houston County 3 and Travon Littleton scored on the next play.

The Packers scored on their second possession when Dominique Presley took a handoff from quarterback John Michael Harrison, bounced outside and raced 49 yards for the touchdown.