Name: Zach Helsel
School: Claysburg-Kimmel
Age: 18
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Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Helsel rushed for 257 yards on 25 carries, scored four touchdowns and added a two-point conversion in the Bulldogs' 48-12 season-ending rout of Southern Huntingdon.
Season update: Helsel finished the season with 1,531 rushing yards for Claysburg, which finished the season 4-6.
Coach Joe Kitt's quote: "He's meant a lot to our team. All year, we looked to him to make the big plays. He's just a tough kid, runs very hard. His performance this weekend was just outstanding. He's a tremendous kid and I can't say enough good things about him."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Woodring
Favorite subject: Gym
Favorite movie: "That's My Boy"
Favorite food: Eggs
Favorite song: "Remember the Name" by Fort Minor
Outside interests: Snowboarding and riding dirt bikes
Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Paul Posluszny
Best athlete I ever played with: Claysburg-Kimmel graduate Tyler Ickes
Best athlete I ever competed against: Glendale graduate Tyler Jenny
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Getting my 1,500 yards and 25 touchdowns
How I got my start in football: Youth football
Future goal: To go to college
