2004:Southeastern Louisiana: Chase spent last season as a backup quarterback at Southeastern Louisiana with coach Mumme. He played in 10 games throwing for 75 yards on 7-of-9 passing.

High School: A second team All-District selection as a senior and was named team MVP of L.D. Bell H.S., after winning the school’s Fighting Heart Award. Holbrook passed for 547 yards and two TDs in his senior season in guiding Bell to a 5-5 record, while rushing 73 times for 314 yards including five TDs. As a junior, Holbrook passed for 668 yards . His most productive game through the air came in a 29-26 loss to Colleyville Heritage throwing for 212 yards and a score. Chase also rushed for 94 yards on 13 carries in a 40-6 win over Boswell. As a junior, Holbrook led team to its first winning record since 1997 and a playoff appearance. He chose the Lions over TCU, Tulsa, Missouri and Stephen F. Austin.