
Cooper Hawkes Named 2026 Region 8 Baseball MVP
Senior shortstop Cooper Hawkes of Timpanogos High School was selected as the 2026 Region 8 Baseball MVP after leading his team to a 23‑6 record and posting standout offensive and defensive statistics.
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Senior shortstop Cooper Hawkes of Timpanogos High School was selected as the 2026 Region 8 Baseball MVP after leading his team to a 23‑6 record and posting standout offensive and defensive statistics.
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