Dawson’s 6’7 forward, Beau Santistevan, signed an NAIA National Letter of Intent with the Rocky Mountain College Battlin’ Bears basketball program.  Santistevan was one of the conference leaders in field goal percentage, shooting 53.6% from the field while averaging 12.4 ppg and 5.4 rpg. 

Santistevan shared his thoughts, “Coming out of high school I really wanted to go to Rocky, but the Dawson coaches told me that if I came to Dawson they would help develop me into a player who could have an impact in the Frontier Conference. I made one of the best decisions of my life, went to Dawson, and developed into a player who can help Rocky win games.  My competitive nature drives me to be the best I can be to help my teams win, whether it’s a state championship in high school or a regional championship in college, I plan on bringing that same hunger and competitiveness to Rocky.”

Santistevan won the Montana Class B State Championship in 2018 at Bigfork High School and helped lead Dawson to the Mon-Dak Conference Championship and Region XIII Championship this past season.

Rocky Coach Bill Dreikosen said, “We are very excited to have Beau joining our men’s basketball program at Rocky. Beau is a ‘true winner.’ He has proven that in high school and also at DCC.  He will have an immediate positive impact on our program.”

DCC Coach Joe Peterson commented, “I’m excited to have one of my players going to my alma mater next year.  I had a great experience at Dawson and then at Rocky when I was in college, and I’m sure it will be great for Beau academically and athletically. Rocky got a very driven, motivated and high achieving young man who will be a positive influence and leader on their campus and in their basketball program.  Beau’s a winner with the right attitude and work ethic to succeed at whatever he does in life.”