West Texas A&M University Athletics

Helland began her playing career at LSC-member Eastern New Mexico. As a member of the Zia softball team, she earned two all-LSC Awards (2005, 2006). In 2007, she was sidelined with an injury and took a medical redshirt.

Helland then finished her career at St. Gregory[apos]s (Okla.) in the Sooner Athletic Conference. She was a key player in St. Gregory[apos]s sixth-place finish at the 2008 NAIA National Championships. In 2008, she earned Academic all-America honors. In her final season, Helland helped St. Gregory[apos]s to the schools highest National finish, as they finished runner-up at the 2009 NAIA National Championships.

She concluded her career with a batting average of .347, .485 slugging percentage and 15 home runs.

A native of Albuquerque, N.M., Helland earned her Bachelor of Science degree from St. Gregory[apos]s in 2009. She is currently pursuing her master[apos]s degree from WTAMU in Sports Management.