Russ Rose Then (1992): “Rachel is a primary passer/outside hitter for one of the top junior teams on the East Coast. She gave up scholarship offers from other schools to walk on at Penn State. With increased strength and experience, she will develop into a fine player.”
1992 Season (Freshman) Season Recap: Letterwinner. Did not play in any matches in 1992. Transferred to the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) following the 1992 season.
Before Penn State: Rachel Sky-Stiskin lettered in volleyball, basketball and softball at Brookline HS … a volleyball Captain, she was a First Team All-Scholastic pick her junior and senior seasons … was voted a Bay State League All-Star 3 times … selected to compete in the prestigious Mizuno all-star match after the 1991-92 season … started on teams that won sectional and league championships … played center on the basketball team and first base on the softball team.