Twin brothers Andrew and Jacob Trapp have taken the 2A division by storm this year as they hope to bring a state championship to Scottsdale Christian Academy.

It’s not common to see two seniors dominate the field as they do, but it may be even more rare for players of their caliber to be twins.

Football is a cornerstone of the Trapp household. Both twins started playing football at the age of 5. The sport was introduced to them by their father as well as their older brother, who played before them.

“Truthfully, we’re a football family,” said the twins’s mother, Kathleen Trapp. “They’ve grown up with i,t but for me, the cutest memory is when they were little, the sideline games or they would have friends come over and they’d get little games going in the backyard.”

What started as a game played with neighbors in the street blossomed into a true passion for the twins.

Sports have always been a crucial part of their lives.

Jacob plays basketball and baseball while Andrew gave up baseball sophomore year to give a larger emphasis on football and track.

Andrew talked about how special it is to have been able to share the field for so long with his brother, especially now as seniors.

“It's pretty cool,” he said. “Obviously, it's cool to see his success on and off the field. It's definitely changed since I was younger. Maybe there was that tension, but I wouldn't say jealousy just cause he was a little better than me. But now just growing up, it's just cool seeing him and how good he is and I love playing with my brother. I think it's awesome.”

The twins are certainly having fun as both of them are having their best seasons yet in high school.

Andrew, who plays both sides of the ball but is primarily a receiver, has 68 receptions for 1,160 yards and 18 touchdowns to go with it.

Andrew is also the team’s kickoff and punt returner, who has 567 return yards on the season, putting his all-purpose yards this year at a whopping 1,727.

While Andrew is keeping defenses busy through the air, Jacob is giving them their own problems on the ground as the team’s starting running back.

Jacob, who is also used as a versatile piece on both sides of the ball, has rushed the ball 107 times for 995 yards and 20 touchdowns. He has been a nightmare for opposing defenses to tackle, earning 9.3 yards per carry and nearly 100 rushing yards per game.

The brothers's chemistry is certainly paying off this season as the Eagles are a game away from winning the 2A state championship. They will face Pima in the championship game on Saturday at 2 p.m.

“You can see that drive, that passion," Kathleen Trapp said. “Andrew for sure just his passion and determination there’s nothing like it. And Jacob is the kind of kid on the team, they can tell him to go into any position and he just jumps in and does what he has to do. They have different styles out there for sure but a love of the game -- but also a love of their teammates and coaches, and collectively the whole experience.”

Senior Seth Mcclue, who has gone to school with the brothers since they were in second grade, spoke on the relationship between the twins.

“They’ve just been like built-in best friends for each other,” Mcclue said. “They’ve always been best friends and have a good relationship and always push each other to be better.”

Not only do the Trapp twins make each the best football players they can be, they also push their other teammates to reach their full potential.

“Both of them are people who everyone respects on the team,” Mcclue said. “Everyone knows that they are really hard workers and that they push each other and try to be the best that they can.” 

Their mother couldn't be happier with what the sport of football has done for them and how it has prepared them for the future.

“Oh, it's just been a joy,” Kathleen Trapp said. “Just watching how they respond to coaches and different coaching styles and different kids on the team there’s a lot that goes on. They learn the game but they also learn how to navigate personalities. I think it was just a great, great sport to have your twin brother on the team.”