Kyle Sapp on the front line of Rancocas Valley's running attack

Kyle Sapp is in his element in the midst of the madness.

A senior offensive lineman and inside linebacker for the undefeated Rancocas Valley football team, Sapp excels in the crowded and cacophonous action along the line of scrimmage.

Maybe it reminds him of his home life.

"Never boring," Sapp said of life as a quadruplet. "That's the question I get asked the most, 'What was that like, growing up as one of four?'

"I always had somebody to play with, always somebody to talk to. I'm never alone, never by myself, and never bored."

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound Sapp has led Rancocas Valley to a 7-0 record and the No. 6 spot in the Inquirer Top 25 entering Friday night's clash with No. 19 Camden (5-1) in a West Jersey Football League crossover game in Farnham Park.

As an offensive lineman, Sapp has helped to clear the way for the playmaking work of senior running back Iverson Clement, a Florida recruit who has 800 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, and junior quarterback Bryce Mangene, who has thrown for 822 yards and nine scores.

As a linebacker, Sapp is tied for the team lead in total tackles with 31, and is tops on the Red Devils in tackles for losses with 11 and sacks with five.

"He's our leader on defense," Rancocas Valley coach Dan Haussman said. "He calls all the defenses, makes all the checks, make sure everybody is in the right position."

Haussman said Sapp is a versatile offensive player, willing to help out at any position.

"Whatever we need, he'll do it," Haussman said. "He'll go anywhere on the offensive line. He's helped out in the backfield. He's an extra quarterback. He's our personal protector on punts."

Sapp likes playing both ways and contributing on special teams. But he's a linebacker at heart.

"I've played that position my whole life," Sapp said. "It just comes natural to me. I like it because I like being a leader on the team, knowing everything that's going on."

Sapp is the oldest of the quadruplets, who were born in Trenton and raised in Westampton. There are two boys, Kyle and Kaleb, and two girls, Kailah and Kianah.

Three of the siblings attend Rancocas Valley. Kianah is a student at Medford Tech.

"I love competing with Kianah when it comes to grades," Sapp said. "But she goes to Med Tech and their grading scale is different so I can't compete with her."

Sapp said each sibling has his or her own personality. His breakdown:

Kaleb: "My brother is quiet but don't get him mad."

Kianah: "She's to herself but once you get her going, she won't stop talking."

Kailah: "She won't shut up. She will not stop talking."

And the oldest of the siblings: "I'm the more goofy one, always laughing, always smiling."

Haussman said Sapp has emerged as a leader for a team with its sights set on the No. 1 seed in the South Jersey Group 5 tournament. With a bye next week, the Red Devils have a chance to get to 8-0 at the playoff cutoff with a victory over the Panthers.

"He's been a leader for us all year," Haussman said. "He was a leader in the weight room, never missed a session. When he speaks, the kids listen."

Haussman shakes his head imagining the scene when the quadruplets were young and contemplating the "food bill" in the Sapp household.

The coach considers something else as well.

"I wish all four were football players," Haussman said. "I wish I had four of him."

Rancocas Valley (7-0) at Camden (5-1), Friday at 6 p.m.

Rankings: Rancocas Valley is No. 6 in the Inquirer Top 25 and Camden is No. 19.

Last year: Rancocas Valley beat Camden, 28-12.

Familiar foe: Camden coach Dwayne Savage played at Rancocas Valley. His coach there was Bruce Lazaruk, a current Camden assistant coach.

At stake: With a win, Rancocas Valley can put itself in prime position to snare the No. 1 seed in the South Jersey Group 5 tournament. The Red Devils have a bye next weekend.

At stake II: Camden can earn a bonanza of power points by beating a seven-win, Group 5 opponent, putting the Panthers in position to earn a high seed in the South Jersey Group 2 tournament and a first-round home game.

Camden players to watch: Senior defensive end Eli Sloan-El has 14 sacks. Senior running back Najyere Edwards has 649 rushing yards with seven touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Damon Rice has 17 catches for 305 yards and two touchdowns.

Rancocas Valley players to watch: Senior running back Iverson Clement has 800 rushing yards and has scored 13 touchdowns. Junior quarterback Bryce Mangene has thrown for 822 yards and nine touchdowns. Senior defensive end Daequan Jackson-Swoope has 8 tackles for loss and 5 sacks.

Key matchup: Can Camden's defense, which has allowed just seven points in the last 13 quarters, contain a high-powered Rancocas Valley team that is averaging 34.8 points?

Pick: Rancocas Valley, 20-13.