Deion Crisostomo-Fetui and his twin brother Dominique made the decision a long time ago they would be a package deal when it came down to choosing where they would continue their football careers after high school. The twins attained their goal, committing to the United States Air Force Academy football program in February.

Deion, who is older than his twin Dominique by a mere one minute, said the decision to play football for the Air Force Academy was an easy one.

“Growing up we’ve always wanted to go to the same place. We realized this was a great opportunity,” Deion said.

Deion will play nose guard for Air Force. The 305-pounder said the key to success in the trenches is all about leverage.

“The lower man always wins,” Deion said.

The younger brother, Dominique, said he looks up to Deion on and off the field.

“I feel like it’s really competitive between us. I look up to Deion and I try to be better than him. He sets a good example so I have to try my best every time we do anything to try to beat him,” Dominique said. “We would wrestle a lot growing up and would always go at it. He was a lot stronger than me and Deion won a lot of those battles.”

The 235-pounder enjoys the physical aspect of football just like his older brother. He will play running back or fullback for the Air Force Academy.

“I like contact a lot. I love getting lower than somebody and just running them over. It’s a good feeling,” Dominique said.

The twins are still basking in the glow of Eastside Catholic’s 35-13 victory against the Bellevue Wolverines in the Class 3A state championship game this past December.

“There are still no words to describe that feeling. Still even now, three months later and its still difficult to put those feelings we had after that game into words,” Deion said.

Dominique said they are both excited about the opportunity awaiting them at the next level.

“It is going to be fun. A lot of kids don’t get this opportunity. We feel really blessed. We’re thankful for this,” Dominique said.

Shaun Scott: 425-453-5045; sscott@bellevuereporter.com