Senior Carson Jarvis sprinted towards the goal after receiving the ball across the field from senior Sloane Jarvis. Before it even reached her, Carson recognized the pass from Sloane and adjusted trusting that Sloane had already seen the opening. Carson put the ball in the back of the net.

Twin sisters Sloane and Carson play varsity soccer and basketball together while managing overlapping seasons and all the responsibilities that go along with it.

Playing sports together has shaped their relationship by allowing them to share practices, games, long seasons and competitive experiences while pushing each other to improve.

“I love it,” Sloane said. “We both have the same interests and we get to do it together. So we just get to hang out more.”

Carson said going through demanding seasons together made the experience more meaningful because they faced challenges such as intense schedules, pressure-filled games and high expectations.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Carson said. “We love being together and playing sports together.”

Sloane said their connection often shows during soccer games when they anticipate each other’s movements without needing to communicate directly. Years of playing together helped them develop a sense of trust that makes their teamwork feel natural.

“We’ll go and we’ll make a pass and it looks like no one’s going to be there and the other ones right there getting the ball and it looks like the ball’s going nowhere to start with,” Sloane said.

Sports have been part of the twins’ lives since they were kids, and their interest was supported by family members who understood the commitment athletics required. Their mother, girls wrestling coach Lisa Jarvis, also played multiple sports in high school and used that experience to guide her daughters as they balanced practices, games and school responsibilities.

“They kind of have that twin intuition, I guess is a good word for it of what they’re doing with each other while they play,” Lisa said.

Playing varsity soccer and basketball in their final year reflected the effort they had put in throughout high school. Sloane said they balance multiple sports and school responsibilities by having good communication with their coaches.

“Just communicate to your coaches,” Sloane said. “They’ll be willing to work with you as long as you’re willing to work with them.”

Girls soccer coach Trey Pearce said the twins’ ability to succeed in multiple sports shows the dedication they bring to athletics.

“It takes a lot of effort to be able to be really good at multiple sports,” Pearce said.

He said after they graduate, the team will miss the consistency and effort the twins brought throughout their time in the program.

“I think the team is going to miss their steadfastness, the fact that you could always depend on them and know that they were going to give their best when they were out there,” Pearce said.

Girls basketball coach Azia Lacy said their communication and confidence helped them grow into leaders on the court during their senior year.

“They’re very coachable,” Lacy said. “They work hard. They’re very fundamentally sound, and they have great leadership that they bring to the team.”

Lacy said the twins’ connection and competitive energy stood out to both teammates and coaches.

“Everybody loves the twin dynamic, and they are the ultimate duo,” Lacy said. “When one works hard, the other works harder.”

Sloane and Carson committed to Augustana College together on Athletic Signing Day to play collegiate soccer. Lisa said continuing their careers on the same team will allow them to bring the same connection that defined their high school experience into the next stage of their lives.

Carson said continuing to play together in college will allow them to rely on the same trust and familiarity they built throughout high school.

“I think it’s fun to be able to do everything together,” Carson said.

As graduation approaches, Lisa said she is proud but emotional watching her daughters prepare for college and the independence that comes with it.

“I’m super excited for them,” Lisa said. “I know my job as a parent is to raise them to be independent.”

Lisa said her hope is that the twins will continue to grow while staying connected as they move into the next stage of their lives.

Sloane said continuing to play together will make the transition easier because they will still have each other both on and off the field.

“We’ve been through everything together,” Sloane said. “We’ve had our ups and downs, and we’ve always pushed each other through because we have each other.”