Westfield Brothers Continue Impressive Philly Sports Runs

Rocco Westfield leads Father Judge to second straight Catholic League title, while brother Frankie Westfield and the Philadelphia Union won the 2025 Supporters' Shield.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 2:33am

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The Westfield brothers from Northeast Philadelphia are making waves in the local sports scene. Rocco Westfield, a star on Father Judge High School's basketball team, led his squad to their second consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League title. Meanwhile, his brother Frankie Westfield made his debut with the Philadelphia Union last year and helped the team win the 2025 Supporters' Shield trophy.

Why it matters

The Westfield brothers' success highlights the growing prominence of Northeast Philadelphia athletes making their mark in the city's sports landscape. Their achievements also demonstrate the power of sibling rivalry and support to push each other to new heights.

The details

Rocco Westfield, a senior at Father Judge High School, led his basketball team to their second straight Catholic League title with a win over Neumann-Goretti at the Palestra. His brother Frankie Westfield, who made his debut with the Philadelphia Union last year, helped the team win the 2025 Supporters' Shield trophy in October.

  • Rocco Westfield and Father Judge won the Catholic League title on Sunday.
  • Frankie Westfield and the Philadelphia Union won the 2025 Supporters' Shield trophy in October.

The players

Rocco Westfield

A star player on the Father Judge High School basketball team who led his squad to their second consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League title.

Frankie Westfield

Rocco's brother, who made his debut with the Philadelphia Union last year and helped the team win the 2025 Supporters' Shield trophy.

Father Judge High School

The high school that Rocco Westfield plays for, which has won the Philadelphia Catholic League title two years in a row.

Philadelphia Union

The professional soccer team that Frankie Westfield plays for, which won the 2025 Supporters' Shield trophy.

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What they’re saying

“Last year, it was a great win. I mean, we hadn't won in 27 years. But I feel like this year was an even better win because it's my senior year.”

— Rocco Westfield (cbsnews.com)

“We're just happy to be where we are and blessed to be where we are.”

— Frankie Westfield (cbsnews.com)

“Obviously, we want to be the best for ourselves, but also, like I want Rocco to be his best self and me to be my best self, but also, I'm realizing that he's doing such a great job and that kind of pushes me to go better, get out there and do what I got to do.”

— Frankie Westfield (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Rocco Westfield and Father Judge will compete in the District 12 Class 6A title vs. Imhotep Charter for the second straight season, and then in the state playoffs. Frankie Westfield is looking forward to getting back on the pitch for the Union in the Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS action.

The takeaway

The Westfield brothers' success in Philadelphia sports highlights the power of sibling rivalry and support to push each other to new heights. Their achievements demonstrate the growing prominence of Northeast Philadelphia athletes making their mark in the city's sports landscape.