Oregon — With just days left to vote, Lebanon High School’s campaign to rebuild its crumbling Heath Stadium has drawn an outpouring of support from across Oregon, and beyond, as the school fights to climb from second place to first in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest.
The nationwide competition will award $1 million in stadium improvements to one high school, along with smaller grants to finalists. Lebanon, built in 1957 and now closed due to safety concerns, is the only Oregon school among 25 national finalists and has already secured a $25,000 grant.
“This is an incredible opportunity, not just for our football program, but for every student and community member who uses Heath Stadium,” said Lebanon School District Superintendent Jennifer Meckley. “We’re asking our community to rally behind our students and help us bring this win home.”…