South Pittsburg High School Football Team Receives $25,000 Grant from T-Mobile
The South Pittsburg High School football team in Tennessee was awarded $25,000 from T-Mobile through its Friday Night 5-G Lights program and is also eligible to win a $1 million prize.
Chattanooga, TN, October 8, 2026 — South Pittsburg High School’s football program in Tennessee has received a significant financial boost, being awarded $25,000 by T-Mobile. The grant comes as part of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5-G Lights program, an initiative aimed at supporting high school athletics across the nation.
In addition to the immediate $25,000 award, the South Pittsburg High School football team has also been recognized as being eligible for a potential grand prize of $1 million. Details regarding the selection criteria for the initial grant and the process for eligibility for the larger prize were not provided in the summary. The specific timeline for when the award was granted is also not specified.
The Friday Night 5-G Lights program by T-Mobile aims to provide resources to high school football teams, contributing to their operational needs, equipment, or other program enhancements. The nature of the $1 million prize and the steps required to achieve it have not been detailed. The contractor’s name, specific uses for the $25,000, or inspection outcomes related to the award are also not available.
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