There wasn’t a doubt in Sam Walker’s mind that his brother, Cash, was going to haul in the game-winner.

“I remember we were down, and I ran my route and the ball wasn’t supposed to come to me,” Sam recounted the moments preceding Cash’s go-ahead touchdown catch to defeat Davis High School 24-21 on Week 5 last year. “I looked over, and this guy is like 20 feet in the air, pulls the ball down and pretty much secured the game.”

Cash recalls less from the evening he and his fellow Kingston Redskins stormed into Davis, Oklahoma and thieved a win from under the Wolves’ noses.

“I don’t remember everything ‘cause I was so focused on catching the ball,” Cash said.

Both brothers remember one thing from that play junior year, though: Cash Walker wasn’t going to drop the ball.

“Absolutely not,” Cash said. “That ball was mine, for sure.”

A common misconception about the Walker brothers, both KHS soon-to-be seniors, is that they’re twins. Cash is 11 months older than Sam.

“But, I think we know what the other’s thinking,” Sam said.

“Sometimes, at least,” Cash returned.

Cash stands about 6-foot-3, 170 pounds while Sam is closer to 6-4, 195 — But they’re nearly identical in charisma, swagger and confidence. Both were instrumental in Kingston’s 10-2 campaign and district championship a year ago. They’ve learned more from each other than anyone else. From Cash, Sam has learned “that the game isn’t over ‘till it’s over” and that “He’s [Cash] always willing to take up for others important to him.”

From Sam, Cash has learned “hard work can get you places and make you better than you could ever imagine.”

“I admire Sam’s drive in wanting to be the best he can,” Cash said.

While Sam has watched his brother reach his greatest heights as an athlete, he’s been there for some of his lowest moments, too.

“Watching Cash break two limbs, that was mad annoying,” Sam said.

“Both in practice,” Cash elaborated. “This year, I jumped to catch a high ball and got pushed in the air and tried to catch myself. Last year, I broke my ankle blocking on offense. I got rolled up on.”

Sam’s support for his brother in both instances has been unwavering, something Cash has never taken for granted.

“He supports me more than anyone,” Cash said. “He’s my ride-or-die.”

As Cash prepares to return from his most recent injury, neither are shy in identifying their goals. Last year’s district title was appetizing, but the Walkers’ eyes are fixed on the Gold Ball this year. It’s not something each brother wants for himself or even for the city of Kingston. It’s something they want for each other.

“I play for my whole family, for sure, but mostly for Sam,” Cash said.

“Same,” Sam said.