Clarion Athletics

2023

• Took over a role in the starting lineup, making 37 starts between the outfield and designated player spots
• Batted .286 with four home runs, 18 RBIs and an .823 OPS
• Also contributed six doubles and a triple at the plate
• Went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI against Winona State (3/4)
• Named PSAC West Athlete of the Week for March 6
• Went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs against Bemidji State (3/6)

2022: Moved into a prominent role in the lineup, playing in 25 games with 23 starts... batted .280 on the year with 15 runs scored and 16 RBIs... recorded one double, one triple and four home runs... slugged .480 on the year... went off for a 4-for-4 day against Shippensburg, with two runs scored and an RBI (3/7)... went 2-for-5 in a win over Lock Haven (2/26)... smashed a three-run home run against Ashland (3/11)... went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home run (3/31)... went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a win over Edinboro (4/26).

2021: Played in 15 games, making two starts... made her collegiate debut in a win over Lake Erie, scoring a run (3/12)... made her first career start against Cal U (3/20).

High School: Helped team to three consecutive District 10 6A championships (2017-19)... two-sport athlete that earned four letters in softball and two in basketball... District 10 First Team Big School honors in 2017... three-time Region 7 First Team (2017-19)... accomplished basketball player that earned District 10 First Team Big School and Region 7 Second Team honors in 2019, and Region 7 First Team honors in 2020.

Personal: Full name is Rachel Elizabeth Helsley... daughter of Mark and Heather Helsley... has a brother, Noah... intends to major in Speech Pathology.