Category: T-Mobile 5K Winners

There’s something special about Friday nights in Crossville, Alabama. When the stadium lights flicker on, the marching band tunes up, and friends and family pack the stands, you can feel the pride that runs deep through this town. This week, that pride paid off in a big way when Crossville High School was selected as a $5,000 winner in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest.

The victory showcases what makes small-town America so remarkable – the way an entire community can rally behind their local high school. From the moment Crossville High School started participating in the contest, sharing their Friday night moments on Instagram and X, the response was electric. Parents, alumni, local businesses, and students all joined forces to show the nation what pride looks like.

“It was super exciting to get the email telling me we were one of the weekly winners. This program can use the excitement. It also served as a message to me that God is watching over us and has a plan for us. It was truly a blessing to be getting more money for our program.” said Head Coach, Jason Walker.

T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights isn’t just celebrating high school football – it’s celebrating the heart of communities like Crossville. Since launching its small-town commitment in April 2021, T-Mobile has invested over $16 million through its Hometown Grants program, expanded 5G coverage to underserved areas, and supported students through Project 10Million. This contest continues that mission, recognizing that America’s strength lies in its small towns and the schools that serve as their beating hearts.

The $5,000 prize will be put to immediate use at Crossville High School. But beyond the financial impact, this recognition puts Crossville on the national map, showing everyone what locals already know – this community has something special.

For other schools watching Crossville High School’s success, the path forward is clear. T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest rewards schools that consistently share engaging content from their official social media accounts, whether it’s pregame traditions, halftime shows, community support, or post-game celebrations. The key is authentic storytelling that captures the unique spirit of your Friday nights.

Every post matters. Every share counts. Every story has the potential to be the one that catches T-Mobile’s attention and brings home the next $5,000 prize.

Ready to help Crossville High School win big?

Follow their official social media accounts and actively engage with their Friday night content. Tag your posts with #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes, mention @TMobile, and make sure to use your full school name – no abbreviations. Rally your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same.

You can elevate Crossville High School to one of the 25 finalists spots – worth $25,000 and T-Mobile hosted one game – and keep its pursuit of the ultimate $1,000,000 grand prize alive.

And remember, download the FN5GL Playbook and see what it takes to win!

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This contest is part of the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights program. Only schools that met the contest’s eligibility requirements were included in the campaign and prize selection, and community engagement helps determine future prize opportunities. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Meta, and participants release Meta from any responsibility related to the campaign. See Official Rules.

Champions aren’t made by individual effort alone – they’re forged through collaboration, dedication, and the power of an entire community working toward a common goal. This week, Appalachian High School in Oneonta, Alabama proved that principle extends far beyond the football field by capturing a $5,000 prize in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest.

The victory was truly a team effort in every sense of the word. While the football team plays with pride on Friday nights, it was the coordinated effort of cheerleaders, band members, student council, booster club, dedicated parents, and more that created the winning social media content. From behind-the-scenes preparation to game-day excitement, every department at Appalachian High School contributed to showcasing their school spirit online.

This collaborative approach caught T-Mobile’s attention among thousands of entries nationwide. The Friday Night 5G Lights contest awards $5,000 weekly to high schools in communities under 150,000 residents, recognizing schools that best capture and share their authentic Friday night experiences on Instagram and X.

“Thank you T-Mobile! With your help, we will be able to start the rebuilding of our practice field and provide equipment for our players and community. Without the help, we would be struggling to provide the basic necessities for our players and program because our program and community doesn’t have the funds that are needed at this time.” said Coach, Johnathan Beard.

The winning strategy reflects what educators have always known: the best results come from working together. Just as T-Mobile has collaborated with small communities since 2021 – investing over $16 million through Hometown Grants, expanding 5G access, and supporting educational programs like Project 10Million – Appalachian High School understood that contest success required all hands on deck.

Looking ahead, the school has big plans for its $5,000 prize. But the real victory lies in what this experience taught the entire school community about the power of unified effort and shared purpose.

The formula for success is clear and replicable. Schools need consistent, authentic posts from their official social media accounts that showcase the full spectrum of their Friday night experience. From the grounds crew preparing the field to the final whistle, every moment matters. The more posts shared following contest guidelines, the better the chances of winning.

Other schools can learn from Appalachian High School’s approach: involve everyone. Rally your PTA to share pre-game setup photos. Encourage the band to post rehearsal videos. Have the cheer squad showcase their routines. Get the student council to capture crowd reactions. When every group contributes, the story becomes richer and more compelling.

Ready to help Appalachian High School win it all?

This $5K victory is the perfect launching pad for bigger prizes – 25 schools will advance as finalists to win $25,000 each plus a T-Mobile-hosted home game, and one school will claim the ultimate $1,000,000 grand prize package. Keep the team effort strong by engaging with their content, sharing their posts, and showing T-Mobile that this community knows how to rally for the big wins.

Download the FN5GL Playbook for championship strategies, and keep supporting every post with #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes. Remember to use your school’s full name and mention @TMobile.

Champions aren’t made overnight – but they’re definitely made together.

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This contest is part of the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights program. Only schools that met the contest’s eligibility requirements were included in the campaign and prize selection, and community engagement helps determine future prize opportunities. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Meta, and participants release Meta from any responsibility related to the campaign.See Official Rules.