Stillwater High School junior Andie Luskin is serving up a season for the record books, becoming the first player in Stillwater history to reach 1,000 career kills in the girls varsity volleyball game against Hoosic Valley on Monday, Oct. 6.
An elite player, Luskin hit the extraordinary milestone she “had been chasing for so long” early in the second set, as roars, cheers and applause filled the Lilac Gym and teammates celebrated with her on the court alongside head coach, Matt Hogan.
“When I got my 1,000th kill I was so happy, but also relieved,” Luskin said. “It was amazing to see all the fans get so excited, and I was really happy that I could do this at home where all my family and friends could be there.”
“As a leader, it’s such a cool moment to see a kid like Andie reach a milestone like this. I really am blessed to coach a kid like her—it’s awesome,” said Coach Hogan.
“It means a lot because this is the first time this has happened in the Stillwater volleyball program, and hopefully these types of accomplishments continue as the program grows,” Luskin added.
Luskin began playing volleyball in seventh grade at the modified level before being called up to varsity in eighth grade. She has been unwavering in her commitment to the game ever since—giving it her all in practice, reviewing film with her coach and working out in the gym at 5 a.m. She plans to continue her volleyball career in college; while she has not yet made a decision, Luskin is open to all levels of play.
Luskin’s achievement stands as a milestone not only for herself, but for the Stillwater volleyball program as a whole—proving what’s possible for those who follow. As the team continues to grow and evolve, she hopes others will pursue big goals of their own, predicting that this is “just the start for Stillwater volleyball.”