For senior Jaden Duttine, today marks the end of his high school football career.
“I’m sad that it’s the last game of my Baldwin career, but I’m staying positive,” Duttine said.
Duttine’s senior season hasn’t gone as planned, as the Highlanders have not won a game this season, but being with his teammates has been a positive.
“My favorite moments this year have been with my teammates at the dinners this year,” he said.
His favorite in-game moment came during his sophomore year.
“My most memorable moment was when I caught a touchdown against Moon my sophomore year,” Duttine said. “It was a nice catch and everyone was hyped on the sidelines.”
Duttine’s football journey started when he was pretty young.
“I started playing football at 6 because I saw my older brother playing, so I wanted to play as well,” he said.
Duttine credited his coaches for teaching him multiple positions. He plays wide receiver, defensive back, and is the backup quarterback.
“My coaches have taught me the techniques to play all over the field,” Duttine said.
Duttine also his dad has played a huge part in his football career.
“My dad has helped by keeping me confident and making sure I worked hard,” he said.
His teammates said Duttine’s work ethic is always strong.
“Whenever he gets put in, he steps up and makes the most out of every opportunity he gets,” senior Devin Taylor said. “The team is definitely going to suffer a big loss because he’s one of our best wide receivers. He’s also the only backup quarterback, so that just leaves Noah (Mickolay) to play quarterback” next year, Taylor said.
Taylor said Duttine steps up off the field as well.
“He’s quiet, but when the team needs motivation he speaks up and takes control,” Taylor said.
Junior Noah Saccani said Duttine had a good senior season.
“I feel that he has done a great job at balancing each position,” Saccani said.
Duttine also helps keep the team’s spirit high even during losses, Saccani said.
“He definitely brings a lot of fun to the team during games and practices. He keeps our spirits high even when we may be losing a game, and he helps keep our heads in the game,” Saccani said.
