CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Life under the Friday night lights are often just focused on winning the game. However, the game with Green Level High School and Panther Creek, the football team wanted to win the minds and hearts of their peers.

Friday night's homecoming game was a blackout with students teachers and guests wearing black NAMI t-shirts. The game was also significant because Panther Creek, just lost a student to suicide last week.

Staff recognize teens are trying to balance activities, school work, social media, and friends.

"It can feel like a lot of pressure and so a lot of students will. The end up isolated instead of reaching out to other people," said Green Level Teacher Chris Sponaugle.

The event was Green level's second annual Mental Health Awareness Football game.

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