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Name: Ty Helsel
School: Central
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Helsel finished the week 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored and had scoreless outings on the mound in both of Central's victories over Mohawk and Fairview that put the Scarlet Dragons into the PIAA semifinals.
Season update: Helsel is batting .443 with 24 RBIs and four doubles. He's 3-0 on the mound, has 25 strikeouts and has not allowed an earned run in nine outings.
Coach A.J. Hoenstine's quote: "He's been versatile. He plays first, he's a fantastic outfielder, and a lot of what he does pitching goes unnoticed. He doesn't start a lot of games, and he's sometimes getting put into some tough spots, but he loves that. He's a real competitor."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Logan
Favorite subject: Ag
Favorite movie: "The Hangover"
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Andrew McCutchen
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bedford's Mercury Swaim in football
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Bill Helsel
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning two District 6 championships in baseball
How I got my start in baseball: "I started when I was 4 by playing in Pee-Wee in Martinsburg."
Future goal: "I want to win the state championship."