The 6-foot-1, 175-pound senior midfielder scored 13 goals and passed for five assists this past season, leading the Patriots (13-3-2) to the state championship. A two-time First Team All-State selection, Helderop was also a two-time All-Western Dakota Association honoree. He concluded his prep career with 28 goals and 15 assists.
Helderop has maintained a 3.68 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Northwestern College (Iowa) this fall.
Helderop has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics, the American Red Cross, a soup kitchen and youth soccer programs.