A high school football state championship game ended in controversy on Saturday afternoon following a questionable touchdown call by the officials.
In the Georgia Class 3A title game between Cedar Grove (11–2) and Sandy Creek (12–2), Cedar Grove led 17–14 with 59 seconds remaining. Sandy Creek, however, had the ball deep in opposing territory and lined up for a play on third-and-goal from the 2-yard line at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta.
The quarterback took the direct snap and ran to the right, behind a collection of blockers. Unfortunately for him, he was met by two defenders right at the line of scrimmage and was brought down to the ground quickly.