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which is known for strong sports programs as well as rigorous academics. And Shafran, who is both a book worm and jock, is looking for precisely that.
Jeff Perry, head varsity soccer coach at Wakefield, sings Shafran’s praises.
“He doesn’t hold anything back," he said. “And when the game’s over, he doesn’t have anything left in him — everything’s on the field."
He added, “and not to mention he’s just a good all-around kid."
E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com.
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