Adaiah and Karstaen Rezachek
The sports enthusiast Rezachek siblings, Adaiah and Karstaen, dedicate much of their time to playing sports outside of school. Fourteen-year-old Adaiah has just finished 9th grade at De Pere High School, while eleven-year-old Karstaen, also known as Fuzz, has recently completed 5th grade at Foxview Intermediate School. Stroll Ledgeview had the chance to interview the siblings about their dedication to their sports.
What sports do you play? How long have you been playing?
Adaiah has been playing soccer for twelve years and basketball for three years.
Karstaen has been playing soccer for nine years, basketball for three years, football for five years, and golf for nine years.
What inspired you to get started with the sport?
Their mom, Bree, played soccer growing up and through college. She also works at Sports Emporium so they both started with toddler soccer classes as soon as they could walk. Basketball is also a big part of their family. They have one grandfather who played in college and one who coached high school basketball for over 30 years. Both mom and dad also played basketball growing up and through their senior year of high school. The family loves watching college basketball and enjoys going to high school and college games as much as they can. Golf came into play through their dad, Shaun. He played growing up and also through college. He works for TaylorMade Golf so it is a part of our daily life.
What positions do you play? Is there a position you hope to play someday as you get better?
Adaiah plays left wing and center mid in soccer and enjoys both of them. Adaiah plays shooting guard for basketball.
Karstaen plays multiple positions for soccer but enjoys playing forward and outside mid. In basketball, he is the point guard. In football, he is a slot receiver.
What do you enjoy most about it?
They love the connections and friendships they have made on their teams as well as being a part of a competitive environment.
What is your proudest moment? Who do you have to thank for helping you get you there?
Adaiah had a game-winning goal at age 10 in her last game of the season to clinch 1st place in the U12 state league. Adaiah thanks her parents, grandparents, and coaches for supporting her and pushing her to get better and be the very best she can be.
Karstaen had 27 points in one game. He thanks his coaches for helping him get better, and his parents and grandparents for coming to all of his games.
What do you enjoy most about it?
Their mom, Bree, along with two of her great friends started a semi-pro women's soccer team in town called the Green Bay Glory. This year they started a men's team as well. They love being a part of the organization and going to the games and meeting the players. Adaiah and Karstaen both hope to play for the Green Bay Glory one day!
Who is someone you admire? Why?
Karstaen admires Erling Haaland who plays for Manchester City because he is such a good player.
Adaiah admires Mallory Pugh who is a professional soccer player, because she is a small player that makes things happen.
What advice do you have for others looking to get into the sport?
Play as much as you can! The more you play the better you get, especially if you're playing with/against people who are better than you.
Beyond sports, what do you like to do? Are you involved with any other extracurricular activities?
Adaiah enjoys hanging out with her friends and babysitting.
Karstaen likes to be with his friends and enjoys building and fixing things.
If you were to continue playing your sport, what do you hope to become or accomplish someday?
Adaiah has a goal of getting a scholarship and playing in college.
Karstaen wants to push himself to make varsity as a freshman once he gets to high school.