Savannah High School receives $5K toward football field transformation

SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Savannah High School was randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner through a national competition.

T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition celebrates small-town football and community pride.

Savannah joins 19 schools selected so far to win $5,000, bringing the statewide total to $100,000, with all participants eligible to win a grand prize.

T-Mobile said this year, more than $8.4 million is up for grabs, including $25,000 for 40 finalists, $250,000 for four division champions and $1 million toward a football field transformation for one grand prize winner, announced Nov. 12.

According to a news release, Savannah High School Athletic Director Anthony Hays applied in hopes of investing in a new field, bringing together students, families, alumni and the entire community.

Funding would go toward improving the stadium and enhancing the game-night experience for players, fans and families.

So far, 77 Missouri high schools have applied, and eligible schools in communities under 150,000 people can still apply at FridayNight5GLights.com through Sept. 18.

T-Mobile said weekly $5K Fridays winners will continue through September, followed by the Top 40 finalist announcement on Oct. 8 and public voting through Oct. 25

List of Missouri High School $5K Fridays recipients:

Columbia-Jefferson Area:

• Jefferson City High School (Jefferson City)
• Hallsville High School (Hallsville)
• Slater High School (Slater)

Joplin Area:

• East Newton High School (Granby)
• Jasper High School (Jasper)
• Monett High School (Monett)

Kansas City Area:

• Butler High School (Butler)
• Lone Jack High School (Lone Jack)
• Plattsburg High School (Plattsburg)
• Saint Paul Lutheran High School (Concordia)
• Sweet Springs High School (Sweet Springs)

Springfield Area:

• Ash Grove High School (Ash Grove)
• Buffalo High School (Buffalo)
• Miller High School (Miller)

St. Joseph Area:

• Savannah High School (Savannah)

St. Louis Area:

• Duchesne High School (Saint Charles)
• Fox High School (Arnold)
• Jennings Senior High School and Prep College (Jennings)
• Potosi High School (Potosi)
• Warrenton High School (Warrenton)