The Oparanakus' epic run at Cal Lutheran is coming to an end.

The identical twin sisters — Josie, an All-SCIAC midfielder on the Regals lacrosse team, and Jodie, an accomplished hurdler in track and field — will graduate next month with bachelor's degrees in psychology. Both aspire to medical school and, one day, becoming physicians.

As hard as they are to tell apart, they're even harder to hold back: Each has excelled in all aspects of the student-athlete experience. 

During their time in Thousand Oaks, the Las Vegas natives have established a legacy of commitment, both in their respective fields of competition and in the classroom. The children of Nigerian immigrants who emphasized education — their father is a medical doctor and their mother an accountant — they chose Cal Lutheran because it provided them the opportunity to continue pursuing their athletic and scholastic passions in a faith-based environment. 

Born at the same moment as they were delivered by C-section (though Josie can lay claim to coming out a minute earlier), they have remained as close as two sisters can be. 

Here are some questions to better get to know the Purple and Gold's most famous twins:

Josie's responses: 

Q: What is one thing you and your sister love to compete at and one thing you love to do together?
A: We love to compete with each other at game boards/card games. We are both so competitive! We love to hang out with each other like lunch dates and going on walks chatting about our days.

Q: Name one of your sister's habits that drives you crazy
A: She loves taking my clothes/shoes without asking 

Q: How would you describe your sister in one word?
A: Energetic

Q: Name a subject you two have very different opinions on
A: Pineapple on pizza - I love it!

Q: Funniest memory of someone not being able to tell you two apart
A: Twin day at our elementary school. The teacher didn't even notice.

Q: Who decided they wanted to go to Cal Lutheran first and what was the deciding factor for you?
A: It was me! After visiting during a lacrosse summer camp. 

Q: Who's more likely to leave an assignment to the last minute?
A: Jodie 

Q: Pre-game ritual 
A:  Visualization, journaling, prayers 

Q: What's the best part about attending college with your twin sister? What's the toughest part?
A: The best part is always having someone there who gets it during every process. People group us together by association as if we are the same person.

Q: Professional or Olympic athlete you admire most
A: Sydney McLaughlin (4-time Olympic gold medalist in the 400M hurdles)

Q: Favorite sports team
A: Lakers

Q: Your must-have accessory is…
A: Lip gloss

Q: Monthly subscription you couldn't live without
A: Netflix

Q: Favorite meal after a tough workout
A: Chipotle

Q: Best place to go in (or around) Las Vegas that most tourists miss
A: Downtown Summerlin or Red Rock

Q: Favorite show you've ever gone to in Vegas?
A: Actually never been!

Q: Cal Lutheran professor or coach who's had the biggest impact on your life?
A: Dr. Robert Richards (professor of biology) 

Q: What is your dream job after graduation?
A: Physician

 

Jodie's responses: 

Q: What is one thing you and your sister love to compete at and one thing you love to do together?
A: One thing we love to compete at is any board game. We love to create together (from singing/dancing to writing novels).

Q: Name one of your sister's habits that drives you crazy
A: Takes FOREVER to answer on iMessage

Q: How would you describe your sister in one word?
A: Lovable

Q: Name a subject you two have very different opinions on
A: We think so similarly but if I had to choose one it would be clothes.

Q: Funniest memory of someone not being able to tell you two apart
A: When people think that they are talking to one twin, when in reality they are talking to the twin that doesn't know them.

Q: Who decided they wanted to go to Cal Lutheran first and what was the deciding factor for you?
A: Josie did! Josie was personally scouted for lacrosse, and she came back and told me that the school had amazing vibes when she went for her visit. So I accepted, due to the fact that I can continue track and also do well academically, with small class sizes and private school.

Q: Who's more likely to leave an assignment to the last minute?
A: Depends on the subject, maybe me (LOL). Josie has her moments though.

Q: Pre-game ritual
A: Visualize and pray 

Q: What's the best part about attending college with your twin sister? What's the toughest?
A: Sharing clothes and having a built-in best friend is definitely one of the best parts. There's no cons personally, but maybe people mixing us up.

Q: Professional or Olympic athlete you admire most
A: Sydney McLaughlin

Q: Favorite sports team
A: Whatever team Lebron is on, so currently the Lakers

Q: If you could see one artist in concert this year, who would it be?
A: Ariana Grande

Q: Your must-have accessory is…
A: Necklace

Q: Monthly subscription you couldn't live without
A: Spotify

Q: Favorite meal after a tough workout
A: In-N-Out Burger or Chipotle

Q: Best place to go in (or around) Las Vegas that most tourists miss
A: Lake Las Vegas

Q: Favorite show you've ever gone to in Vegas?
A: Never been (I know)

Q: Restaurant you need to hit as soon as you're back in LV
A: Din Tai Fung

Q: Three tracks currently in highest rotation on Spotify
A: "Till the Wheels Fall Off" by Aboogie, "Mrs. Trendsetter" by Lil Baby and "This Year" by Victor Thompson ft. Gunna

Q: Cal Lutheran professor or coach who's had the biggest impact on your life?
A: Professor Richards, my biochemistry professor and research director

Q: What is your dream job after graduation?
A: Physician