Jason Koon

Bandys High School is one of 16 high schools across North Carolina that earned $5,000 for its athletic programs in the T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights initiative so far this fall.

Athletic Director Brandon Harbison said the school entered the contest again this fall after earning $5,000 in it last year. Between July 17 and Sept. 12, 450 schools across the country will earn $5,000 in the promotion. Between Sept. 25 and Oct. 24, 25 finalists will be chosen based on social media posts and interactions. Each semifinalist will get $25,000. On Oct. 30, one school will win a $1 million stadium upgrade, including professional consultation and an upgraded weight room.

Harbison said he would love to see the school win the $1 million grand prize, but even if that doesn’t happen, every

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