Butte Central senior quarterback Ryan Peoples made his college plans official this week, signing a National Letter of Intent to continue his football career just up the hill with the Montana Tech Orediggers. The signing keeps one of the Mining City’s top all-around athletes at home and caps a standout prep career that helped push the Maroons back into the Class A playoff picture. Peoples put pen to paper during a ceremony at Butte Central on Wednesday morning, surrounded by f

Butte Central swimmers continued to build momentum Saturday, January 10, at the 2026 Butte High School January Splash held at the Butte Family YMCA, showing steady improvement across nearly every race and proving that the young Maroon squad is moving fast in the right direction. The meet brought together teams from across the state and gave Butte Central a chance to test itself against deeper programs in a fast, competitive environment. For the Maroons, it was another step in

Butte Central’s wrestling program made the most of a rare out-of-state trip last weekend, sending four competitors to the Madison Invitational in Rexburg, Idaho, and coming home with wins, a podium finish, and a better sense of where they stack up against tough regional competition. Sophomore Amira Gonzales led the way for the Maroons on the girls side, placing sixth at 125 pounds in a deep bracket. Gonzales had to forfeit her fifth-place match because of injury, but not befo

Butte Central’s girls basketball team ran into a buzz saw Tuesday night in Frenchtown, dropping a 55-18 decision to a Broncs squad that took control early and never eased off the gas. Frenchtown set the tone from the start, jumping out to a big first-quarter lead and rolling into halftime with a 36-13 advantage. Broncs guard Mason Quinn caught fire and finished with 21 points in three quarters, spearheading a balanced Frenchtown attack that kept the Maroons on their heels. Ei

Butte Central’s boys basketball team outlasted Frenchtown 74-71 on Tuesday night at the Maroon Activities Center, winning it on a last-second three-point play from junior guard GG Fantini. The victory pushes the Maroons to 7-1 on the season and 2-0 in Southwestern A play. Dramatic finish at the MAC With the game tied at 71-71 in the final second, Fantini took an inbounds pass on the block, banked in a tough shot through contact, and sank the free throw to put Butte Central up

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Butte Central fans have a busy weekend ahead, with Maroons teams splitting time between home and road dates as winter sports hit full stride.​ Weekend at a glance Boys basketball travels to Stevensville on Saturday for a key Western A road test in the afternoon. Girls basketball hosts Stevensville at the MAC on Saturday, giving the Maroons a home‑court conference showcase. BC wrestling continues its weekend at the Madison Invite in Rexburg on Saturday, with action beginning a

Butte Central Boys Basketball Shares Generosity with Browning Schools The Butte Central Boys Basketball Team and their families extended a helping hand to Browning Public Schools this season, collecting donations totaling $2,050 along with a large number of clothing items and toys. Many of the donated items were brand new and will provide much-needed support to families in the Browning community. Irene Augare with the Parent Community Outreach Program helped ensure the donati

The Butte Central Maroons and Lady Maroons Basketball Teams will host a site of the East- West Basketball Tip-Off this Friday and Saturday at the MAC. Whitefish, Sidney, and Glendive will join the Maroons for eight exciting Class “A “match ups. Both Maroon teams will play Sidney on Friday followed by Saturday games against Glendive. Whitefish teams will face Glendive on Friday and Sidney on Saturday. The Maroon boys got off to a great start last weekend at the Western “A” Cla

Butte Central’s wrestling program took another step forward over the weekend, grinding through an early-season test that showed both its depth and its developing leadership. The Maroons used a busy slate of matches to build on the foundation they have laid through the opening weeks of the 2025–26 campaign.​ Busy weekend on the mat Butte Central was part of a packed prep wrestling schedule that had the Maroons in mixer-style action, giving athletes from multiple weight classes

The Butte Central Catholic swim team turned in a strong performance at the 2025 Butte High School December Splash, highlighted by a standout showing from Freshman Shamus Peck and Junior Tessa Ganzenmueller. Competing against some of the top programs in the state at the Butte YMCA. Peck delivered the Maroons top individual performances in the boys’ 50-yard freestyle, finishing eighth overall with a time of 26.53 in a deep sprint field. He followed that with an impressive swim

Butte Central’s basketball teams opened the season with an eventful weekend, as the boys rolled to a 2–0 start while the girls battled through a tough early test against quality opponents. Both squads left the Frenchtown Tip-Off and Classic with a clearer identity and a better sense of what it will take to compete over the long haul. ​ Boys open with perfect weekend The Maroons boys tipped off their season with a strong 67–55 win over Browning on Friday, controlling the game

Butte Central wrestling opened the season in impressive fashion at the Havre Invitational, with every Maroon on the roster finding success and momentum to build on. The strong individual finishes across the lineup showed that this group is ready to compete with anyone in the state right out of the gate. Podium performances Leading the way was Jack Holmes, who captured a championship and set the tone for the season with a first-place finish. His performance anchors the lineup

The Butte Central Maroons closed out the 2025 season with pride and determination, earning recognition across the board for their efforts on the field. This year wasn’t just about wins and losses—it was about resilience, leadership, and a return to playoff football. Eight Maroons Earn Postseason Recognition Eight players received postseason honors in the competitive Southwestern A conference. That number reflects not only individual talent but also the team’s collective stren

Butte Central was not the only group of Maroons stepping into postseason football this year. Several alumni are carrying the maroon spirit into college athletics and helping shape strong seasons across the region. Montana Tech closed the regular season at 11-0 and earned a first round bye in the NAIA playoffs. Two Butte Central graduates are part of that remarkable run. Jack Keeley and Zane Moodry, both from the Class of 2023, are full roster players who saw meaningful action

The Butte Central Booster Club will host its next meeting on Monday, November 24, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Butte. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. All parents, alumni, and supporters are invited to attend. The agenda includes updates on winter sports, fundraising opportunities, and ways to get involved as a volunteer. This is a great chance to connect with fellow Maroon fans and help make a difference for our student-athletes. Every voice matters—new faces and re

Excitement is building in the Butte community as local high school football standout Ryan Peoples has officially committed to continuing his football career at Montana Tech. This marks a major milestone for both Ryan and the Oredigger football program, as a homegrown talent readies to make his mark at the collegiate level. From Maroon Helm to Oredigger Ryan Peoples, the dynamic senior quarterback for Butte Central High School, announced his commitment on October 30, 2025, vi

Butte Central Senior Jack Nagle Photo Credit BN0 Photography Following a thrilling 38-27 win over the Dillon Beavers last Friday night the BC Maroons are back in the Class “A” Playoffs. The victory earned the BC Boys the third seed from the Southwestern “A” Conference. They will travel north to face the Whitefish Bulldogs, who finished second in the Northwest “A” Conference. Game time is 7:00 pm. on Friday night. The playoffs will

As the fall season winds down, we celebrate the dedication and success of all our Butte Central student-athletes who gave their best this fall. From exciting volleyball matches to strong cross country finishes, our Maroon teams have made us proud—and the season isn’t over yet. Football is still going strong in the playoffs, and our community is behind the team every step of the way. At the same time, winter sports are gearing up for another great season. Basketball, wrestling

By Josh M. Peck, Butte Central Foundation Butte Central Maroons Football – 2025 Season Feature For more than eight decades, Butte Central Catholic High School has stood as one of Montana’s proudest small-school football programs — a source of identity for the Butte community and a symbol of what dedication, teamwork, and faith can achieve on the field. The maroon banners hanging high above the Maroon Activities Center tell the story. Butte Central has captured ten Montana Sta