2008 UGF Men's Basketball: Recent Recruit Signings

Dallas Holyk, Medicine Hat High School, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Medicine Hat student-athlete inks with Argos hoop team 

GREAT FALLS, MT (Monday, April 28, 2008) — The University of Great Falls men’s basketball team has announced the signing of a student athlete from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the 2008-2009 season.

Dallas Holyk is a 6’3” guard from Medicine Hat High School in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. He averaged 13.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game this past season on his high school team. Dallas was born in Twin Falls, Idaho and has a dual citizenship in the United States and in Canada. The newest member of the Argos basketball team was selected to the Southern Alberta All-Star Team this past season.

He is the son of Don and Marcia Holyk and he plans on majoring in physical education at the University of Great Falls.

"Dallas is a player who demonstrates excellent court vision and playmaking abilities. His unselfishness on the court makes him a tremendous team-oriented player which we welcome here at the University of Great Falls," said UGF men's basketball coach Steve Silsby.

Chase Johnson, Foothills Community Christian School

Great Falls, Montana

Foothills Christian point guard joins the Argo men’s basketball team

GREAT FALLS, MT (Thursday, March 27, 2008) — The University of Great Falls men’s basketball team is proud to announce the signing of a local prep athlete from Great Falls to a NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent.

Chase Johnson is from Foothills Community Christian School in Great Falls, Montana which is a member of the Montana Christian Athletic Association. The 5'10" point guard averaged 14.0 points per game and led the Falcons in assists by averaging 4.3 per game this past season. He was able to connect on 53% of his field goals and 43% from behind the arc.

“I am excited that Chase will be a part of the Argo men’s basketball program. He is a hometown student-athlete who has a bright future ahead of him,” said UGF men’s basketball coach Steve Silsby.

Chase was named to the First Team All-Conference Team and was the team captain as well as Co-MVP for the team. He helped lead his team to MCAA State Championship game the past two years. Earlier this year, Foothills Community Christian School captured second place as they fell to Helena Christian 73-61 in the championship game that took place at the Carroll College P.E. Center in Helena, MT.

He also excels in the classroom and is in the National Honor Society.

Chase plans to major in the Criminal Justice or in Business while attending the University of Great Falls beginning this fall.