Silver High School just received $5,000 in funding — and is in the running for a football field transformation valued at $1 million.

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The school was randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner through T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights, a national competition celebrating small-town football and community pride. Silver joins St. Michaels, Tucumcari and Grants High schools selected so far, bringing the statewide total to $20,000, with all participating schools still eligible for the grand prize.

Silver High School Athletic Director Demetrio Sanchez applied in hopes funding would help modernize aging athletic facilities and support a football program that has long served as a source of pride and unity for Grant County and southern New Mexico. If selected, funding would help upgrade key infrastructure such as locker rooms and a modern field house, strengthening the student-athlete experience while investing in Silver City's youth, traditions, and future.

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.

So far, 33 New Mexico high schools have applied, and eligible schools in communities under 150,000 can still apply at FridayNight5GLights.com through this Friday Sept. 18. Weekly $5K Fridays winners will continue through September, followed by the Top 40 finalist announcement on Oct. 8 and public voting through Oct. 25.

Happy to connect you with representatives from Silver to share what the funding means for their students, athletes and community.

New Mexico $5K Fridays Recipients:

Grants High School (Grants)

Silver High School (Silver City)

St. Michael's High School (Santa Fe)

Tucumcari High School (Tucumcari)

MEDIA ASSETS:

Contest Images & Logos (Approved for Media Use, T-Mobile Owned): https://tmobile.egnyte.com/fl/qFkJwXm7yKph

Press Release: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobiles-friday-night-5g-lights-returns-with-over-8-million-in-prizes

2026 Contest You Tube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKHA5WfHiXo

Broll: https://tmobile-newsroom.wistia.com/s/7dtmefvjjc9go8d

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Silver High School just received $5,000 in funding — and is in the running for a football field transformation valued at $1 million.

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