OCH Regional Medical Center Athlete of the Week: Jude Hawkins
Jude Hawkins pitches for Eupora earlier this season.
The senior was in trouble on the mound as the Eagles were trying to clinch a spot in the second round of the playoffs. Shortly after his team had taken a commanding 9-1 advantage in the third, Hawkins had the bases loaded and a pending pitching change if things began to unravel.
After a mound visit from coach Ben Aldridge, he got the final out and dominated the final two innings of the game.
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