University of California Athletics

THIS SEASON
Reece Helsel enters her first season of competition at Cal as a true freshman.

NATIONAL TEAMS
• Has been a member of the U.S. Youth and Cadet National Teams

HIGH SCHOOL
• A 2025 graduate of Clovis East High
• Named TRAC league MVP
• Holds school water polo records in goals (153), assists (107) and steals (106)
• Also has school records for the 100 freestyle (52.85) and 100 backstroke (57.6)
• Selected school’s Female Co-Athlete of the Year
• An honor student
• Played club for Bulldog

PERSONAL
• Parents are Melissa and Jason
• Has one sibling: Cole
• Father, Jason, played water polo at Pepperdine in 1993 and UC Irvine in 1994
• Enjoys being outdoors, skiing, wakeboarding and traveling in her free time
• Would like to attend law school after graduation
• Has not decided on a major