AJC Ga. high school football: Controversy in Calhoun-Peach County game

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Photos: Controversial ending to Calhoun-Peach County state final

Controversial play was the talk of the Calhoun-Peach County state final Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

On 4th down, Peach County wide receiver Noah Whittington (35) is tackled by Calhoun defensive back Brannon Spector (3) after apparently catching a pass deep in Calhoun territory in the fourth quarter of the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. The play was ruled an incomplete pass turning the ball over on downs. Calhoun won 10-6. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County wide receiver Noah Whittington (35) attempts to break away from the tackle of Calhoun defensive back Brannon Spector (3) in the fourth quarter of the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. The play was ruled an incomplete pass turning the ball over on downs. Calhoun won 10-6. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County wide receiver Noah Whittington (35) appears to have possession of the ball with his hand on the ground as he stretches for the end zone. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County wide receiver Noah Whittington (35) appears to have possession of the ball with his hand and a portion of his body on the ground. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County wide receiver Noah Whittington (35) appears to lose possession after landing while stretching for the end zone. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County wide receiver Noah Whittington appears to lose possession after landing while stretching for the end zone. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County wide receiver Noah Whittington loses the ball and it rolls into the end zone. The play was ruled an incomplete pass, ending a Peach County drive which could've given the Trojans the lead in the final three minutes. Calhoun held on for a 10-6 victory. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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On 4th down, Peach County wide receiver Noah Whittington (35) is tackled by Calhoun defensive back Brannon Spector (3) after apparently catching a pass deep in Calhoun territory in the fourth quarter of the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. The play was ruled an incomplete pass turning the ball over on downs. Calhoun won 10-6. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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