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From Tornado Devastation to a $1 Million Victory: Wisconsin’s Menasha High School Wins T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights

Business Wire•12/11/2026•09:08 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Menasha High School wins T-Mobile's $1 million Friday Night 5G Lights grand prize
  • ➤Menasha's total winnings reach $1.37 million, including prior awards and upgrades
  • ➤Menasha received 390,517 final-round votes after Wisconsin-wide community support
  • ➤Friday Night 5G Lights distributed more than $8.4 million in total prizes in 2026
  • ➤T-Mobile awarded more than $16 million through the program over three years

Expert Statements

Jon Freier, Chief Operating Officer, T-Mobile

“All season long, small towns across America showed up for their schools. They shared their stories, rallied their fans and showed us what hometown pride looks like - and Menasha took that pride to a whole other level. They came together, inspired an entire state and showed us what it means to never give up. That's the spirit of Friday Night 5G Lights.”

Jeramie Korth, Head Football Coach, Menasha High School

“To our students, athletes, faculty, staff, alumni, the Menasha community, and people across Wisconsin who came together to vote for Menasha, thank you. Your support has meant more than you know,”

Patrick Mahomes, Three-time Super Bowl MVP and Friday Night 5G Lights ambassador

“Congratulations to the Menasha Bluejays! They faced a tough year but came together, stayed resilient and turned adversity into motivation. That’s what being a champion is all about. I’m excited to see what’s next for them!”

Rob Gronkowski, Four-time Super Bowl champion and Friday Night 5G Lights ambassador

“What an incredible season of Friday Night 5G Lights! I'm so proud of everything the Menasha Bluejays have accomplished. They've got a lot to celebrate, and I can't wait to see how this win helps bring Friday night football back to Calder Stadium bigger and better than ever!”

From Tornado Devastation to a $1 Million Victory: Wisconsin’s Menasha High School Wins T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights

Less than four months after a tornado tore through Menasha, supporters across Wisconsin rallied together to turn tragedy into a $1 million victory

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