DALLAS — When purpose leads you, each step feels bigger. “It's more of an assignment you have,” said Cody Smith, South Oak Cliff High School football player. “It’s more of a responsibility game now.” ...
On the morning of South Oak Cliff linebacker Cody Smith's 16th birthday, his grandmother wanted to make the day special by offering to bake a cake with him after school. Charlene Christian knew they'd ...
South Oak Cliff sophomore Cody Smith became a starting linebacker after a teammate's injury. The 16-year-old is the primary caretaker for his grandmother after losing both of his parents. Despite his ...