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Name: Jenna Helsel
School: Claysburg-Kimmel
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Softball
Athlete of the week achievement: Helsel had two hits and an RBI in a 6-0 win over Curwensville. She also had a double and three RBIs in C-K's 10-0 win over Northern Bedford and capped her week with a double and a triple and two RBIs in a 15-0 at Juniata Valley.
Season update: Claysburg-Kimmel is 8-0 and Helsel is hitting .381 with seven RBIs and 10 runs scored.
Coach Mike Barbarini's quote: "Jenna has been a solid player the last four years. She leads by example and is a great asset to the younger players on the team."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Hartman
Favorite subject: Anatomy and Physiology
Favorite movie: "The Great Gatsby"
Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite song: "End of Beginning" by Djo
Outside interests: Going to the gym and fishing
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Andrew McCutchen
Best athlete I ever competed against: Southern Huntingdon graduate Allyson Leidy
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My coaches, parents and my teammates."
Proudest athletic achievement: Being a starter on Claysburg's softball team for four years and winning districts in 2023.
How I got my start in softball: "My parents signed me up for summer league softball in Hollidaysburg when I was 6."
Future goal: To be a nurse anesthetist