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William Tomlin: A Short Story

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William Tomlin is a senior here at Columbia High School. He has been here since the 9th grade. This year his 2 major highlights were against Stone Mountain high School where he caught an interception and ran 60 yards to make a touchdown and a 1 hand interception to save a touchdown against the team. “It always feels good to make a big play. All that was going through my head was that I need to make a big play for the team” said Will. Will found a very big interest in football at the age of 5. Before and after every game will watches film, listens to music, and gets a good night’s sleep. “high school fly’s by, I remember when I was in the 9 the grade and didn’t even play QB (quarter back), but as the quarterback I have to be a great leader

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