All Star football game 2009

Daniel Baldwin, wearing number 80 as opposed to his usual #2 waits to be introduced prior to the contest.

Baldwin and the other members of the east team in front of the scoreboard at Tiger Stadium, one of the nicest high school facilities in the state.

Baldwin runs onto the field as he's introduced prior to the ballgame, a scene any high school player would be proud to take part in.

The majority of the crowd sat on the shaded west side of the field, as evidenced by this shot of the cologuard and officials.

Baldwin wasn't in this shot, but it was one of the best ones this reporter took at the game..so here it is.

The east cheerleaders, finally enjoying some shade in the second quarter.

Corning's Jake McDonald (75) also represented 3A-3 and Clay County, and did a great job at left tackle. He and guard Nick Smith of Prescott (74) seemed to be joined at the hip both on and off the field.

Baldwin held down the end for the east kick-off team, and also held for PAT's and field goals on special teams.

Daniel hustles down on kick coverage for the east.

One more shot of Baldwin hustling down on the kickoff team.

Corning's Jake McDonald (75) and the Prescott Curly Wolves Nick Smith (74) were a formidable tackle-guard combo.

Daniel with other members of the east squad along the sideline, note the crowd on the west side.

After the shade moved many of Baldwin's supporters shifted to the east side of the field, including his dad and brothers. Coaches Harrell and Hendrix toughed-out the sun throughout the ballgame along with young Cade Harrell.

Beautiful Tiger Stadium, which is home to the state champion Bentonville Tigers of coach Barry Lunney. Coach Lunney served as offensive coordinator for the west and called plays in the 26-9 win.

Daniel and other members of the east team leave the field late in the contest.

Baldwin with former opponents Smith and McDonald. Daniel faced McDonald several times when Jake was a Corning Bobcat. He faced Smith when Nick was a member of the Prescott Curly Wolves and the Mohawks visited them in the first round of the playoffs their junior season.

Following the game Baldwin posed with two of the men who helped him reach his potential as a football player. Michael Harrell (left) who has coached him since his peewee days and current Mohawk head football coach Dave Hendrix. Joining in the photo is a candidate for being a future-All Star Cade Harrell.

Baldwin with the O-line duo once again, from left: Nick Smith of Prescott, Daniel Baldwin of Piggott and Jake McDonald of Corning. High School All-Stars for 2009.