Grove the pick in 4A-3

District 4A-3 Projections 1. Grove 2. Tulsa McLain 3. Vinita 4. Oologah 5. Jay 6. Catoosa 7. Collinsville 8. Locust Grove What you need to know: Grove is the team to watch after making the 2006 final and the 2007 quarterfinal, going 10-2 last season. But the district isn't just. McLain and Vinita both start the season in VYPE's top 10. Grove starts No. 4, McLain No. 6 and Vinita is No. 10. Player to watch: Grove's tandem of Dusty Gerhke (5-11, 175, Sr.) and Corey Davenport are two impressive players. Davenport played quarterback, running back and receiver last year. Gerhke had 110 tackles from his defensive back spot. Others to check out: QB Shawn Jackson, McLain (6-0, 230, Sr.); OL Chance Taylor, Jay (6-4, 315, Sr.); LB Greg Tugman, Locust Grove (6-1, 220, Sr.); QB Spencer Hobbs, Catoosa; OL Trey Rogers, Collinsville (6-3, 255, Sr.); PK T.J. Griffith, Grove; QB Jordan Barnett, Oologah (6-3, 210, Sr.); DL Quinton Flaming, Vinita. One game you have to see: Wagoner at Grove on Sept. 12. The two teams have been the top two contenders to 4A powerhouse Bishop McGuinness in the class the past two seasons. The two teams will battle again to see who could be the team best equiped to battle McGuinness for the 4A title. For more information on this district and all the others, be sure to pick up your copy of the VYPE High School Football Preview at local 7-Eleven, CVS and Wal-Mart stores. Over 300 pages of information for just $7.99. Get yours today! Upcoming schedule: Wednesday -- 4A-2 Thursday -- 4A-1 Friday -- 5A-4 Monday -- 5A-3