There has always been a little mystery surrounding siblings who are multiples. Twins, triplets and other sets are unique in many ways and often have a very close bond. Bryce and Kasen Andrews are seniors at Calvary Christian School in Columbus and the 17-year-old twins look so much alike, it’s hard not to stare upon first meeting them.
After getting to know each of them, however, the differences between the two are more noticeable. Bryce, the oldest by five minutes, has a more narrow face than his brother and a more serious nature. Kasen, maybe a pound or two heavier, has a more laid back approach to things. The young men share a very close relationship, but don’t necessarily find being twins such a big deal.
“Being a twin is just like having another brother or sister but you just look the same,” said B. Andrews.
The two say they don’t really notice the “twinness” so much until others point it out.
“I mean, but it is a little crazy when you are standing right beside each other and other people will say how much we look alike,” said K. Andrews.
Which prompts the question, do you think you look alike?
“No,” they said in unison.
Both brothers are 6’4” and weigh about 205 pounds. They do almost everything together, including playing sports. The natural athletes started playing football at an early age due to their father’s desire to get them involved in the game. From the beginning, the Andrews twins have played positions together.
“He was always the quarterback and I was his center,” B. Andrews said. “Later on, I was like I don’t want to block for anyone any more. I want to do something fantastic and that is when I got started as a receiver.”
The twins settled into the roles of quarterback for Kasen and wide receiver for Bryce. As members of the Calvary Knights football team, Bryce also sees time as a strong safety, but Kasen is strictly the quarterback.
Being tall for their age, Bryce and Kasen have given other sports a try. When they came to Calvary as sophomores, they chose football in the fall and basketball for winter. Bryce gave baseball a season as a sophomore but the Andrews brothers now see spring as more of a football prep time.
Since their arrival at Calvary, the twins have become important contributors to the Knights football program. Last season, Kasen was the leading passer for the team with 233 attempts and 1852 total yards. Bryce led the team in receptions with 36 for 741 yards. Each of them has a standout memory from the 2016 season.
“Had to be the last playoff game,” said B. Andrews. “It was 4th and 15, we were on the 15 yard line and we were down by a touchdown. It was in overtime. Coach called where I got to go straight down the field and go jump and get the ball in the end zone. I was nervous, so whatever. Kasen throws it up and I had about two or three people. I jumped up, went to go get it. Brought it back down and everyone went crazy.”
His brother reflects back to the beginning of that season for his most memorable game.
“The first game,” said K. Andrews. “That first game everyone had the jitterbugs and we were not sure what we would do but I had a really good game. I performed really well. I had over 300 yards passing and maybe four or five passing touchdowns.”
The brothers say they realized after their sophomore season they needed to work harder at their game play. That following summer they attended camps to help develop their skills. They worked out daily and focused on specifics. As a result, they came into their junior year better prepared and more motivated to be what their teammates needed.
Bryce and Kasen spend almost all their time together. They still share the same room at home and are very protective of one another. The twins say they know each other so well, their familiarity aids in their performance on the field.
“We have been playing together since we started,” said B. Andrews. “I know his body movements. I know what he is going to do and where I need to be for him to get me the ball.”
Nodding in agreement, Kasen adds his perspective.
“I can almost feel where he is,” he said. “I can look at his face and know what he is thinking and he can look at me and know what to do.”
Up until the third grade, the boys were in the same classes together. They insisted then to be separated, but even in high school they have had some classes in common. The twins see each at lunch and can pretty much be found in each other’s company just about all the time.
They are hoping their senior season brings out more recruiters with offers for next year. Bryce and Kasen plan on going to college together regardless if it is on an athletic scholarships or not. They hope to go far away from home mainly because their mother and other family members have encouraged them along those lines. The twins share an interest in pursuing careers involving sports. Bryce is leaning toward sports medicine while Kasen has narrowed the field to physical therapy.
With so much together time, do the guys ever get on each other’s nerves or fight like other siblings sometimes do?
“Oh, yeah,” said K. Andrews. “If we have been together every minute just constantly, it happens. But Bryce has the quickest temper. He just hangs on those emotions.”
The older twin is not defensive about his brother’s remarks.
“It’s usually over something small,” he said. “I get over it and we are back to being friends. Mostly, it’s just with each other, too. We get along with everybody.”
Columbus Valley/October 2017
Bryce and Kalen Andrews
Calvary Christian School
Columbus, GA
By Beth Welch
Photos by George McDuffie
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