Ed Wang expects a breakout year for himself and his team in 2004. Wang, who is team captain as defensive end/tight end for Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia, has worked hard in the off-season to improve his already impressive size and speed numbers.

In addition to participating in the typical team workouts over the off-season, Wang worked out on his own on weekends. He hopes his work pays big dividends this season.

“Now, I’m 6-5 ½, 260-pounds,” Wang said. “I grew ½ an inch. I got my 40 time down in the 4.6s, so now I can run in the mid to high 4.6s. I was timed at Stone Bridge, and I’ve also been timing myself. I can also bench around 340-pounds and I had a 30-inch vertical jump at Virginia Tech’s camp.”

Stone Bridge got off to the good start it wanted last Friday, defeating Turner Ashby 24-9. Wang had a solid game, catching 3 passes for 29 yards and a score. This season, Wang feels more in control, which in turn gives him more confidence to make plays.

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