This weekend, three powerhouse programs from Southern Dallas County: South Oak Cliff, Duncanville, and DeSoto are headed to AT&T Stadium, all chasing state championship titles. Communities in Dallas south of I-30 was once counted out. I’ve watched some of the interviews with the coaches of the programs and they constantly remind the world that it’s about GRIT. That people often don’t expect them to keep going! Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to co-produce a documentary with tonypettiford of clearscopemedia through my company loudclearmedia, capturing the heart of a part of Southern Dallas County known as RedBird in Oak Cliff. Commissioned by tgmaiden and his visionary team, the film explores everything from the legacy of the ‘88 Carter Cowboys football team to why people like Maiden and peterbrodsky are choosing to invest south of I-30. These championship games are not just about football. They’re about proving again that this part of Dallas has always had the talent, th...