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BC High's Cooper will play in Shriners game

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By Anthony Gulizia, Globe Correspondent

Former BC High coach Jon Bartlett, who will coach the South squad in this year's Shriners All-Star classic, confirmed Wednesday that Eagles running back Preston Cooper will play in Friday's game.

Cooper, who was named the Catholic Conference offensive player of the year in 2010, missed the last six weeks of the 2011 regular season and postseason after fracturing his ankle against Everett Oct. 22.

The star running back had 15 touchdowns (14 rushing) when he was injured – which at the time ranked second best in the state. His total still tied for fifth best at season's end.

"It's his first time back on the field and he's doing great," Bartlett said. "The doctor cleared him months ago, so he's been rehabbing and looking forward to this for a while. We'll definitely watch him and play him sparingly, but he's definitely playing."

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