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NFHS rules. 2nd and 8 on A's 40 yard line. A12 throws a short pass over the middle and both A84 and B59 leap for the pass and appear to possess the ball at the same time while in the air. They both contact the ground with their feet at the same time on A's 49 yard line while still in apparent joint possession of the ball. The linesman recognizes the joint possession and sounds his whistle when the players contact the ground. At the time of the whistle both players are on their feet and moving towards B's end zone. The umpire, who was much closer to the play, indicates that B59 (only) had possession. The referee goes with the umpire's call.
Question: What is the next down, who is in possession, and where would the ball be spotted? Indicate if there is more than one potential outcome.
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