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Salem (Salem, VA) linebacker Austin Casey is enjoying a 3-1 start to the 2003 season. Hard work during the off-season has helped him become a stronger and tougher middle linebacker for head coach Willis White.

During the off-season, Casey would work-out before school and after school. He continues to work out before school while being a terror to opposing offenses on Friday nights.

As Salem’s best defender, Casey often draws two blockers for the majority of the game.

“If a team doesn’t throw two blockers my way, I am going to have a pretty good night,” said Casey, who can bench press 320 pounds. “I feel a lot stronger this year. When linemen hit me now, it doesn’t bother me at all.”

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