Johnson County, Missouri school competing for multi-million dollar grant [Video]

Crest Ridge High School needs your help. The school is in the running for a multi-million dollar grant from T-Mobile to redo its outdated football field and facilities.The field was lovingly created by farmers in the community in 1982. It’s used up to six nights a week by the entire community, but it desperately needs space and safety upgrades.Crest Ridge quarterback Wesley Taylor and cheerleader Elaina Wilhite showed some of the issues to KMBC on Thursday.There is a three-foot difference between the sideline and the middle of the field. The cinder track, compact stands, press box, and weight room are in need of significant upgrades, too.“If you’re in the middle of the field and you’re trying to throw an out to the sideline, you’ve got to take in the hill,” Taylor said about the hump in the middle of the field.“The rocks are not ideal to cheer on at all,” …