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As twins, Colby and Caden Richins are expected to be alike. Think alike. Dress alike. Act alike.
They are best friends, with each labeling the other as the dominant influence in his life. They still share the same room.
They both hang out with the same friends. And although they are fraternal twins, their characteristics are so much alike, it's tough telling the two apart if you don't know them well.
Because of this, it seems as if the two were almost destined to share The Salt Lake Tribune's award that goes to the boys athletes of the year.
"I definitely thought we should share it," Colby says. "We do everything together so I'm happy to hear that we got it together. We can't have one without
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"I thought both of us deserved it," Caden agreed. "We both pushed each other as hard as we could. We want to share everything."
In doing so, in pushing each other to be the best they can, the two brothers compiled a senior resume that will be tough to topple in the coming years.
Colby Richins was The Tribune's Class 2A football MVP. Caden was the Class 2A basketball MVP. Colby was a first team all-state basketball member. Caden made football's all-state first team. Colby is a state champion pole vaulter. Caden took fourth in the high jump, despite an injured arm.
As if the individual stuff wasn't enough, the two were the driving forces behind North Summit dominating the Class 2A
"They are best friends, and with twins, a lot of times that isn't the case," said Jerre Holmes, the school principal, football and basketball coach.
"They were never jealous of each other. They were happy for each other's success and they pushed each other to be the best he can be. For us, it was double the power."
The two were so used to winning that they hardly ever lost. Neither were blessed with the most physical talent in the world, but their intangibles and the way they played were unmatched, as was their work ethic. As a running back, Colby ran for over 800 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. Caden, as a tight end, was the ultimate pass catching weapon, and both were great on the defensive side of the ball.
In basketball, they were rugged forwards, shot blockers, and great rebounders who never took a play off, and created opportunities that led to a title.
"We expected to have a good year because of the hard work we put in over the summer and we had good people around us, and we had good coaching," Colby said. "Coach Holmes expected a lot out of us, and we worked hard to make him proud of us."
» Colby was the 2A football MVP, first team all-state in basketball and the Class 2A pole vault champion. Caden was the Class 2A basketball MVP, 1st team all-state in football and fourth in the Class 2A high jump competition. North Summit won the Class 2A football and basketball championship.
Others considered
Parker Webster, Alta » Webster was first team all-state in football and baseball. On the gridiron, Webster was perhaps the single best wide receiver in the state this past season, and was a main cog in Alta's second consecutive state title. In baseball, he was one of the best outfielders in the state, and a threat to make an impact on any game he played in.
J.D. Michaelson, Richfield » Michaelson was all-state in football and baseball, and was one of the best players in the state in both sports. He took his game to another level this season.
