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Columbia University Recognizes Ex-Hills Linebacker

Mike Waller was named the player of the game last week for recording 12 tackles against rival Dartmouth University.

A former Wayne Hills football captain has received a prestigious award for his outstanding play for Columbia University.

Mike Waller was named the John Toner Homecoming Player of the Game last week.

Waller, a middle linebacker, recorded 12 solo tackles and intercepted a pass during the team’s homecoming game versus Dartmouth University. The award is given Columbia’s most outstanding player in the team’s annual homecoming game.

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Waller is among the Ivy Conference leaders in tackles. He averages 10 a game.

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