Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Montana

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Dougie Peoples

Guard
BUTTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC HS
BUTTE, MONTANA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

24.8

Average Points (per game)

6.3

Average Rebounds (per game)

2.5

Average Assists (per game)

1.2

Average Steals (per game)
“He is one of the most unique players I’ve seen over the last few years. He can score in a variety of ways and has been the hardest person to defend in my coaching tenure.”
Travis Blome
Head Coach - Hamilton head coach
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-5, 165-pound senior guard had led the Maroons (23-4) to the Montana Class A state semifinals, averaging 24.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game through 27 contests. Peoples broke the Butte city record for single-season points scored (1,404). He also owns Butte Central Catholic’s single-game record for points scored in a game (44). 

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Academic Achievement

Peoples has maintained an A average in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination. 

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Exemplary Character

Peoples has volunteered locally with the Special Olympics and on behalf of his church parish. He also serves as Butte Central Catholic’s student body president and is a member of the National Honor Society. “