KWOS is highlighting an outstanding local high school athlete each week, brought to you by MU Health Care Sports Medicine. This week, we feature Helias Crusaders Running Back Rylen Dassrath.
Friday night, the junior ran for a career best 181 yards and caught four passes for another 74 yards as Helias beat Springfield Glendale in the district semi-finals 52-13.
Dassrath had a one yard touchdown run in the first quarter of the game then caught a pair of touchdown passes (27 and 26 yards) from quarterback Bryan Carden in the third quarter.
“Rylen is a very talented and hard working running back for our team. He is an explosive back with great vision who has been a major key to the team’s success. Rylen cares about his teammates and works hard to be his best and to get the best out of those around him,” said Helias Head Football Coach Chris Hentges.
Rylen leads Helias in rushing this season with 714 yards. He also has 19 receptions for 332 yards. He has 10 rushing touchdowns this season and has caught four touchdown passes for the Crusaders.
Helias is undefeated on the season (10-0) and will host Camdenton for a district title this Friday night.