There’s something special about Friday nights in Bluefield, Virgina. 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 Graham 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 Graham 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.

“You have no idea how important this is to us! Our school is in the process of building a stadium at our home school after 90 years of renting elsewhere. We have our new turf field laid but due to unforeseen budget cuts we have had to halt the stadium (bleachers, concessions, etc…) We are moving forward and playing games here at the new field anyway. Our community is awesome and we will make it work! This money will help us with just one more piece of the pizzule in getting our stadium completed. Thank you T Mobile!!” said Coach, Randy Sparks.

T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights isn’t just celebrating high school football – it’s celebrating the heart of communities like Bluefield. 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 Graham High School. But beyond the financial impact, this recognition puts Bluefield on the national map, showing everyone what locals already know – this community has something special.

For other schools watching Graham 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 Graham 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 Graham 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.