Helton was named to the first team for her third such honor and second top-team award of her career (also in 2008). She is the only player in program history to earn multiple All-America awards in her Penn tenure.

Ending her collegiate career as the school's all-time leader in numerous offensive categories, the senior helped Penn to a 44-13 record (16-6 MCC) and an appearance in the MCC Tournament Championship Game.

Helton, the Midwest Collegiate Conference's Player of the Year, paced the Lady Statesmen in batting average (.458), hits (77), doubles (19), home runs (14), RBIs (56), runs (46), walks (29), slugging percentage (.821), and on-base percentage (.537).

The first baseman struck out just 12 times in 168 at-bats and owned five four-game hitting streaks, including a season-high 11-game streak to open the year.

Helton had 22 multiple-hit showings, including a season-best four hits twice. She recorded a season-high four RBIs three times.

Grand View's Emily Gilbert and Meghan Tomlinson both received second-team recognition, while Becca Smith of Mount Mercy was named to the honorable-mention squad.

Kim Frazier of Lubbock Christian (Texas) was tabbed as the NAIA's Player of the Year, while Johana Gomez of Lee (Tenn.) was named NAIA Pitcher of the Year.

For the complete list of 2010 NAIA Softball All-Americans, click here