East Central tops in 5A-4

District 5A-4 Predictions 1. Tulsa East Central 2. McAlester 3. Coweta 4. Ada 5. Tahlequah 6. Tulsa Edison 7. Tulsa Central 8. Stilwell What you need to know: Tulsa East Central is head and shoulders above everyone in this district. The Cardinals should have an easy time winning the district title in a weak district. East Central is the lone team in the district that is a state championship contendor. McAlester, Ada and Coweta should all make the playoffs in thius district, it just depends in what order they will finish. They all will compete for the final three spots. Player to watch: Pearlie Graves, East Central. He is one of the best defensive linemen in the state. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound senior disrupts offenses and demands double teams. He is being recruited by several Big 12 colleges. Other players to watch: DB David Gordon, East Central(6-0, 170, sr.); DT Colten Richardson, Ada(6-3, 200, sr.); LB Jahmal Bryant, Tulsa Central; QB Dillon Vaughn, Coweta; LB Jesse Patton, McAlester(6-2, 195); RB Matt Mitchell, Stilwell; Michael Crawford, Tahlequah(5-9, 185, sr.); Jeffery Davis, Tulsa Edison (5-9, 170, sr.) One game you have to see: Booker T. Washington at East Central on Sept. 12. These two are big rivals and this game feature a lot of talent on both teams. These two Tulsa inner city schools usually feature an exciting and close game. 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: Monday -- 5A-3 Tuesday -- 5A-2 Wednesday -- 5A-1 Thursday -- 6A-4