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GAME-CHANGING

Under the Lights is the first production of its kind to ever hit the screens of the Wilmington community, following Wilmington High School's varsity football team throughout their entire season.

CAPTIVATING

Under the Lights has received rave reviews, pulling at the heartstrings as viewers witness firsthand the strength and perseverance of these remarkable players and their journeys - both on and off the field.

GOING VIRAL

WCTV produced 19 episodes between 2 seasons in this series, as well as 42 additional videos that ran across WCTV's cable channels, Youtube, and social media platforms, and have now generated over 1 million views in total.

"I am so grateful to WCTV for giving us the Under the Lights documentary. It was such an incredible experience to see our highlights in such great quality and to have our voices heard in the interviews. It changed the entire dynamic of the season and gave us something fun to watch during team dinners. Words cannot express how grateful I am to Sam and all the WCTV staff who made this possible."

Clyde Lambert, #60

Under the Lights - Episode One

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Under the Lights - Episode One

"Under the Lights: Hopes, Dreams, and a Season of Small Town Football" is a docuseries following the Wilmington, MA High School Varsity Football team. The first episode includes getting to know some of the key players, Craig Turner's journey in coaching, and the inspiring story of Ali Aboukal.

Under the Lights - Episode Two

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Under the Lights - Episode Two

In this episode of "Under the Lights", Wilmington preps for their season openers as they try to figure out their quarterback situation. We visit team dinner and learn who is a fantasy football fanatic before experiencing heartbreak against Arlington Catholic.

Under the Lights - Episode 3

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Under the Lights - Episode 3

Excitement and anticipation are heavy in the air as the Wildcats take the field for their home opener in Episode 3 of Under the Lights. Senior Jacob Roque gets the ball and the start at quarterback in his first varsity game; Dempsey Murphy shares his inspiring story of overcoming obstacles most high schoolers couldn't imagine; and Wilmington goes to the wire against Greater Lowell.

Under the Lights Feature: Dempsey Murphy

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Under the Lights Feature: Dempsey Murphy

Dempsey Murphy has been a monster on the field for the Wilmington Wildcats. His story simply to suit up every week is one of strength, character and perseverance in the face of overwhelming obstacles.

Under the Lights - Episode 4

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Under the Lights - Episode 4

Episode four follows the Wildcats as they enter the heart of their conference schedule, while profiling the relationship between head coach Craig Turner and his younger brother and assistant Sean; the scary experiences Craig had before the birth of his son, Drew; and an an in-depth profile of senior Brett Ebert, who has emerged as everyone's favorite teammate.

Under the Lights - Episode 5

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Under the Lights - Episode 5

Episode five follows the Wildcats as the season continues with battles against Burlington and Stoneham. Get to know the Senior Captain Wildcat cheerleaders, and Ryan Watson as he talks about his long past in football and his future after high school.

Under the Lights - Episode 6

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Under the Lights - Episode 6

In episode six of Under the Lights, Coach Turner talks about the lessons learned through adversity, we get to know senior captain Pete LeBlanc and where his refuse to lose, never say die attitude comes from, and the Wildcats break through in a big way.

Under the Lights - Episode 7

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Under the Lights - Episode 7

In episode seven of Under the Lights, the seniors begin to look back on their time in uniform as the end of their careers nears. We take an in-depth look at Charlie Chirichiello, Joey Kullman, and Michael Ings. And the Wildcats shine in their final game at home under the lights.

WHY SPONSOR UNDER THE LIGHTS?

You'll receive unmatched exposure for you business and goodwill in Wilmington and beyond. This type of content not only invests the community, but it also gives these players and their loved ones documentation of their glory days that they can cherish and potentially utilize in their future careers. Your sponsorship is tax deductible and will directly contribute to this production, including staffing, equipment, and program improvements.

READY TO BECOME A SPONSOR?

Click on one of the payment options below to submit a payment online. When submitting payment, please write "Under the Lights Sponsor" and your business's name as the memo. Checks can be mailed to 10 Waltham St., Wilmington MA, 01887. If you simply wish to donate without becoming a sponsor, please write "Donation" as the memo.

If you would like more information about our sponsorship program, please click the link below to email our Executive Director, Sam Perkins.

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UNDER THE LIGHTS
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