The Dexter Tigers football team marked a historic milestone this week as they stepped onto the field under their brand‑new stadium lights for the first time, a moment that promises to transform the way the program operates this fall.
A Community Triumph
The lighting upgrade was made possible through a $75,000 prize the school earned by finishing third in the T‑Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest, supplemented by an additional $175,000 raised from local supporters who rallied behind the project.
The Tigers will open their home schedule on September 4 against the defending‑state‑champion Stearns‑Schenck Minutemen, a rematch of last year’s 8‑Man Small School North Championship that saw the Minutemen defeat Dexter, 64‑8.
Senior center Corey Commeau expressed deep gratitude for the community’s generosity, noting that the bright new lights symbolize more than just illumination — they represent collective belief in the team’s future.
Senior quarterback and cornerback Bodhi Langlais described the experience as surreal and exhilarating, saying he could hardly believe the team would finally get to play under lights at home.
Varney Chevrolet will sponsor the season‑opening game, offering free admission and $10 food vouchers to the first 300 fans, while local broadcaster WABI will carry the contest live to a wider audience.