HAYMARKET, Va. — Controversy at a Prince William County high school football game last week has sparked an investigation into potential cheating. There are allegations of electronic devices being used by volunteers who are responsible for measuring downs and distances, otherwise known as chain gangs.

The accusations were made following a playoff game between Battlefield and Forest Park High Schools last Friday night.

Prince William County Schools say members of the chain gang working the game, which was held at Battlefield, were found to be inappropriately using communication devices.

Principals from both schools issued a joint statement to families after Friday’s game.

They say volunteers working the first down chains violated protocol, and that once it was brought to the attention of

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