{
  "id": 8127235,
  "title": "Athlete of the Week: 3 pairs of brothers on Phillis Wheatley HS football team play for each other",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/athlete-of-the-week-3-pairs-of-brothers-on-phillis-wheatley-hs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T23:54:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/athlete-week-3-pairs-brothers-235453372.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dorsey family, cousins and football players, have become an inseparable force at Phillis Wheatley High School. Senior Larry Dorsey described the energy when all six siblings are together, playing with passion. Coach Deandre Cooper remarks on their remarkable cohesion, noting that when he calls out \"Dorsey,\" all family members seem to appear together on the field. Brothers Peter and Maurice Dorsey block for their cousins Vincent and Larry, creating a cohesive offensive unit, much like having extra teammates. Their bond extends to defense, with six Dorsey brothers often seen on the field at once, providing unwavering support and trust. Senior Cameron Dorsey acknowledges how their presence eases his nerves, allowing him to focus on strategy and film study, knowing his brothers are there to help. Sophomore Kendrick Dorse highlights the novelty of having so many family members on the team, making it a thrilling experience. Despite occasional family disagreements, the Dorsey brothers prioritize team success above all else, putting aside personal conflicts to achieve their common goal of winning games and preserving their strong brotherly bond.",
  "summary": "For ABC13's Athlete of the Week segment, we showcase three pairs of brothers on the same football team for Phillis Wheatley High School.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dorsey family of six football players bond closely at Phillis Wheatley HS.",
    "Brothers Peter, Maurice, Vincent, and Larry Dorsey support each other on field.",
    "Team success and brotherly bond take precedence over personal conflicts."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Dorsey family's presence on the Phillis Wheatley High School football team creates a unique dynamic, with multiple pairs of brothers providing unwavering support and cohesion on and off the field.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}