Most people found on the court are good friends, but sometimes they’re not just that. There are some people on the court with the same last names, and have known each other their whole lives, known as siblings. A sibling duo at West Albany High School is Tyson Walker and Jordan Walker. 

     “Whenever I’m playing basketball with Jordan [Walker], we compete against each other, but we know each other’s skill sets and everything,” Junior Tyson Walker said. That chemistry shows during games, especially when they instinctively know where the other person will be on the court. “We’re both pretty big, so we both do fine in the post in basketball,” Tyson Walker said. “We will let [ourselves] back down to each other, and that comes from playing against each other at our house.” 

     That strong bond gives them an edge because they trust each other completely, both on and off the court. “Over the last year, we’ve both been playing high school sports, I would say we have gotten closer.” Tyson Walker said.  

     While one relies more on pure strength to dominate, the other uses speed to outmaneuver defenders. “His speed and my strength;when he’s not strong enough, I would be fast enough,” Freshman Jordan Walker said. Interestingly, they also play the same position in football, which pushes them to constantly improve and compete with each other even more. “[In] football we’re both kind of around the same position, and I think it’s due to our size, because we’re different.” Jordan said.  

     In the end, whether it’s basketball or football, their bond as brothers and teammates sets them apart. Competing side by side not only made them better athletes but also brought them closer together. The combination of shared positions, constant competition, and mutual respect has created a unique dynamic that fuels their success. Their story shows how family, teamwork, and dedication can shape not only stronger players but stronger characters as well.