Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week: Katarina Ferreira & Edward Paster

Kenilworth student-athletes recognized for their achievements

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Katarina Ferreira and Edward Paster have been named this week's Athletes of the Week by David Brearley Middle High School coaches. Katarina is a junior who plays basketball and soccer, and also participates in the school's music and journalism programs. Edward is also being recognized for his athletic accomplishments.

Why it matters

The Athletes of the Week program highlights exceptional student-athletes in the Kenilworth community, showcasing their dedication to sports as well as other extracurricular activities. This recognition helps promote the achievements of local youth and the importance of well-rounded development.

The details

Katarina Ferreira is a junior at David Brearley who has been playing basketball since age 5 and soccer since age 2. Her best sports memory is beating Roselle Park earlier this season. Outside of sports, she plays in the school's music groups and writes for the school newspaper. Katarina plans to study exercise science in college to become a physical therapist or work in sports medicine. Her coach praised her work ethic, communication skills, and aggressive playing style despite being one of the smallest players on the team.

  • Katarina Ferreira and Edward Paster were named this week's Athletes of the Week.

The players

Katarina Ferreira

A junior at David Brearley High School who plays basketball and soccer, and also participates in the school's music and journalism programs.

Edward Paster

A student-athlete at David Brearley High School who is being recognized as one of this week's Athletes of the Week.

Tim Ryan

The head coach of Katarina Ferreira's basketball team, who praised her work ethic, communication skills, and aggressive playing style.

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What they’re saying

“My best sports memory would probably be beating Roselle Park at home earlier this season. Together we played a really good game, and we were focused on their personnel to lock down their main player, helping us beat a team that we lost to in states last year.”

— Katarina Ferreira, Junior basketball and soccer player (TAPinto.net)

“Kat is a worker. She's constantly looking for ways to make our team and herself the best we can be. She shows up early for just about every practice, and is one of the best communicators on our team. On a team loaded with seniors, she's found a starting role because of her consistency and toughness. She's often the smallest player on the floor, but she's never let that deter her from playing the kind of aggressive, attacking style we need, especially at the defensive end.”

— Tim Ryan, Head Coach (TAPinto.net)

The takeaway

The Athletes of the Week program highlights the well-rounded achievements of student-athletes in the Kenilworth community, showcasing their dedication to sports as well as other extracurricular activities like music, journalism, and academics. This recognition helps promote the importance of developing well-rounded skills and interests beyond just athletics.