WINTER SPORTS PARENT MEETING
Wells High School will be holding a Winter Sports Parent Meeting.
Today, Monday, November 9
5:30–6:30 PM
Wells High School
We encourage all winter sports parents to attend!
Go Leopards! 🐾
Wells High School will be holding a Winter Sports Parent Meeting.
Today, Monday, November 9
5:30–6:30 PM
Wells High School
We encourage all winter sports parents to attend!
Go Leopards! 🐾
School Picture Retake Day and Senior Formals
Wells Combined School
Monday, November 16th
9-11 am
Prepaid code: WellsCombined26
https://www.bellphoto.com/beginorder
Wells Combined School
Monday, November 16th
9-11 am
Prepaid code: WellsCombined26
https://www.bellphoto.com/beginorder
WELLS SPORTS FEST & CHILI COOK-OFF
WELLS BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER
Friday, November 13
5:30–8:00 PM
Wells High School Gym
Admission:
$20 per person
Family 4-pack: $50
$10 for each additional person
Children ages 5 and under are FREE!
Your ticket includes carnival games AND chili tasting, plus sides and a drink!
CHILI COOK-OFF CONTEST
Think you make the best chili? Put it to the test!
Entry fee: $20
Each contestant receives one FREE event ticket
To enter, text CHILI to 661-428-7779.
VOTE FOR THE BEST CHILI!
Voting will take place from 5:30–6:30 PM.
COME PLAY, TASTE, VOTE, AND SUPPORT WELLS SPORTS!
Hosted by the Wells Booster Club.
WELLS BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER
Friday, November 13
5:30–8:00 PM
Wells High School Gym
Admission:
$20 per person
Family 4-pack: $50
$10 for each additional person
Children ages 5 and under are FREE!
Your ticket includes carnival games AND chili tasting, plus sides and a drink!
CHILI COOK-OFF CONTEST
Think you make the best chili? Put it to the test!
Entry fee: $20
Each contestant receives one FREE event ticket
To enter, text CHILI to 661-428-7779.
VOTE FOR THE BEST CHILI!
Voting will take place from 5:30–6:30 PM.
COME PLAY, TASTE, VOTE, AND SUPPORT WELLS SPORTS!
Hosted by the Wells Booster Club.
**REMINDER**
2026–2027 HIGH School Athletic Participation Fee
ALL high school athletes must pay a $25 fee for each sport they participate in.
These funds will be pooled at the district level and used to help offset athletic program expenses.
A SuccessFund Campaign has been established for payment of this fee. Please use the following link or scan the QR code to submit your payment:
https://sfnd.io/23gv9
Please note: Payments will not be accepted at the high school or through student-athletes' coaches.
2026–2027 HIGH School Athletic Participation Fee
ALL high school athletes must pay a $25 fee for each sport they participate in.
These funds will be pooled at the district level and used to help offset athletic program expenses.
A SuccessFund Campaign has been established for payment of this fee. Please use the following link or scan the QR code to submit your payment:
https://sfnd.io/23gv9
Please note: Payments will not be accepted at the high school or through student-athletes' coaches.
From Mrs. Shamblin
Celebrating Tradition & Flavor in the PAES Lab! 🇲🇽✨
For Day of the Dead (November 2nd), our PAES lab students rolled up their sleeves and brought some incredible authentic traditions to life!
They made homemade tortillas from scratch with just a touch of butter and salt. Another student prepared delicious homemade horchata that soaked overnight (so yummy!). We let pinto beans simmer all day before refrying them with melted Monterey Jack for dip, served alongside crispy corn chips and warm sopa de fideo.
Teaching my students these dishes brought back a flood of childhood memories.
Growing up, I remember coming home to the smell of my mom’s frijoles, homemade tortillas, and chile verde—you could smell it the second you hit the front gate! Whenever I brought friends over, there was always something cooking.
Every year, we would take a one month road trip to go to Aremita, Zacatecas to visit my abuelita (grandma), aunts, and so many cousins. It would take us 3 days of driving all night. At the border, my dad would always stop and ask, "Mija, what do you want to eat?" Before there were McDonald's everywhere, I’d always beg for a hamburger before we crossed the border!
We stayed for a month at a time, immersed in so much love and warmth. Walking down the street, everyone greeted you with a warm "¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?" On the corner by the store, giant glass jars filled with fresh fruit drinks like horchata and papaya lined the fruit stands. Food was everywhere! And even after walking around, how could you say no when you got home to fresh, homemade tamales and gorditas?
Life there was simple and beautiful:
Watching my abuela milk the cow and put her coffee grounds in the fresh milk, it was still steaming in the morning air.
Heading to the nearby town of Jerez to go take a shower every day because there was no shower in my grandma's house. Playing pinnacle in the dusty streets—just like jacks, but played with smooth rocks.
Watching the Coca-Cola truck pull up and open its doors to get ice-cold Fantas and glass-bottle Cokes. Coolest thing ever.
Walking across town every morning with my cousins to pick up a massive, warm stack of freshly pressed corn tortillas for our big family.
Dancing in the plaza every single night to Mexican music.
When the month ended, my dad would always pack us up in the middle of the night because saying goodbye to family was just too hard.
Sharing these stories and teaching my students the traditions I grew up loving means the world to me. I couldn't be prouder of how hard they worked to make this meal special!
Celebrating Tradition & Flavor in the PAES Lab! 🇲🇽✨
For Day of the Dead (November 2nd), our PAES lab students rolled up their sleeves and brought some incredible authentic traditions to life!
They made homemade tortillas from scratch with just a touch of butter and salt. Another student prepared delicious homemade horchata that soaked overnight (so yummy!). We let pinto beans simmer all day before refrying them with melted Monterey Jack for dip, served alongside crispy corn chips and warm sopa de fideo.
Teaching my students these dishes brought back a flood of childhood memories.
Growing up, I remember coming home to the smell of my mom’s frijoles, homemade tortillas, and chile verde—you could smell it the second you hit the front gate! Whenever I brought friends over, there was always something cooking.
Every year, we would take a one month road trip to go to Aremita, Zacatecas to visit my abuelita (grandma), aunts, and so many cousins. It would take us 3 days of driving all night. At the border, my dad would always stop and ask, "Mija, what do you want to eat?" Before there were McDonald's everywhere, I’d always beg for a hamburger before we crossed the border!
We stayed for a month at a time, immersed in so much love and warmth. Walking down the street, everyone greeted you with a warm "¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?" On the corner by the store, giant glass jars filled with fresh fruit drinks like horchata and papaya lined the fruit stands. Food was everywhere! And even after walking around, how could you say no when you got home to fresh, homemade tamales and gorditas?
Life there was simple and beautiful:
Watching my abuela milk the cow and put her coffee grounds in the fresh milk, it was still steaming in the morning air.
Heading to the nearby town of Jerez to go take a shower every day because there was no shower in my grandma's house. Playing pinnacle in the dusty streets—just like jacks, but played with smooth rocks.
Watching the Coca-Cola truck pull up and open its doors to get ice-cold Fantas and glass-bottle Cokes. Coolest thing ever.
Walking across town every morning with my cousins to pick up a massive, warm stack of freshly pressed corn tortillas for our big family.
Dancing in the plaza every single night to Mexican music.
When the month ended, my dad would always pack us up in the middle of the night because saying goodbye to family was just too hard.
Sharing these stories and teaching my students the traditions I grew up loving means the world to me. I couldn't be prouder of how hard they worked to make this meal special!
October STARS Announced
ECSD
October 28, 2026
Corrie Abbott
Abbott, building superintendent at Wells Combined School, was nominated by ECSD employee Carla Boner.
Boner recognized Abbott for his dedication to the school and his willingness to share his knowledge with students. In addition to his school responsibilities, Abbott serves the community as a volunteer firefighter, EMT and substitute bus driver.
Over the past year, Abbott has worked closely with students in the school's Building Trades career and technical education program, helping them complete projects and develop practical skills.
“Rather than simply assigning students jobs, he works alongside them, teaching them how to safely use tools, explaining procedures, and guiding them as they learn to solve problems for themselves,” Boner wrote.
These experiences have helped students build confidence and take pride in improving their own school.
“Corrie brings a unique combination of practical knowledge, humor, hard work, and willingness to help wherever he is needed,” Boner wrote.
His nomination also highlighted the positive relationships he has built with students and his continued commitment to the Wells community.
This recognition is made possible through the generosity of LeeAnne’s Floral Designs, Equinox Gold, Dos Amigos, Glennon & Sandoval Co., Maverick Gaming, Sugar y Spice, The Star, Fratelli Pizza and the Rotary Club of Elko Desert Sunrise.
Staff, students and community members are encouraged to nominate any school district employee who demonstrates exceptional commitment and performance in serving students. The nomination form is available on the STARS webpage on the Elko County School District website.
ECSD
October 28, 2026
Corrie Abbott
Abbott, building superintendent at Wells Combined School, was nominated by ECSD employee Carla Boner.
Boner recognized Abbott for his dedication to the school and his willingness to share his knowledge with students. In addition to his school responsibilities, Abbott serves the community as a volunteer firefighter, EMT and substitute bus driver.
Over the past year, Abbott has worked closely with students in the school's Building Trades career and technical education program, helping them complete projects and develop practical skills.
“Rather than simply assigning students jobs, he works alongside them, teaching them how to safely use tools, explaining procedures, and guiding them as they learn to solve problems for themselves,” Boner wrote.
These experiences have helped students build confidence and take pride in improving their own school.
“Corrie brings a unique combination of practical knowledge, humor, hard work, and willingness to help wherever he is needed,” Boner wrote.
His nomination also highlighted the positive relationships he has built with students and his continued commitment to the Wells community.
This recognition is made possible through the generosity of LeeAnne’s Floral Designs, Equinox Gold, Dos Amigos, Glennon & Sandoval Co., Maverick Gaming, Sugar y Spice, The Star, Fratelli Pizza and the Rotary Club of Elko Desert Sunrise.
Staff, students and community members are encouraged to nominate any school district employee who demonstrates exceptional commitment and performance in serving students. The nomination form is available on the STARS webpage on the Elko County School District website.
Lady Leopards, Gale and Sorensen punch tickets to state
Wells Combined School
November 4, 2026
The Wells girls cross-country team and two boys qualified for the Division 2A Nevada State Cross-Country Championships.
Anthony Mori, Sports Editor, Elko Daily Free Press
At the Division 2A/1A North regional cross-country meet, the Wells girls finished second in the team standings on Friday, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, in Reno.
The Lady Leopards finished with 25 points behind champion Incline’s total of 15.
Sophomore Maggie Neff crossed sixth with a time of 22-minutes flat, and junior Millie Cromley ran 13th with a time of 24:01.
The Lady Leopards’ roster was capped with a back-to-back finish in 19th and 20th with a time of 26:33 for sophomore Brynli Dahl and a 26:46 by senior Marli Dahl.
Non-qualifiers
West Wendover ran three girls.
Senior Keyla Escareno finished 22nd in 29:12, senior Karina Perez crossed 26th with a time of 34-flat and senior Alexis Miramontes followed in 34:12 for 27th place.
Boys results
As a team, Wells was one spot outside of s state berth — given to the top three teams from the North and the South — finishing fourth with 82 points.
However, the Leopards will send two runners to state as individuals.
Senior Isaac Gale was the runner-up to the regional title with a time of 17:49 — 38 seconds off 17:11 pace of North Tahoe senior Max Avril — and junior Weston Sorensen earned the fifth of seven individual berths to state with a 14th-place time of 20-minutes flat.
Non-qualifiers
Wells freshman Chad Radebaugh crossed 20th with a time of 20:33.
The Leopards and the Railroaders crossed consecutively in 25th and 26th as Wells junior Jayden Kiser posted a time of 21:04, and Carlin junior Slade Haviland ran a 21:13.
For West Wendover, senior Adrian Collazo ran 36th in 23:03 and senior Nikk Flores crossed in 23:12 for 40th.
Carlin junior Wyatt Kamensky finished in 24:12 for 46th, and the Wolverines followed in 47th and 48th with times of 24:51 for junior Jayden Gonzalez and 24:56 by freshman Angel Rodriguez.
For the Railroaders, sophomore Jeremiah Urenda capped the top 50 with 25:23 and sophomore Jhon Vicente ran a 25:57 for 53rd.
Wells sophomore Teo Garcia rounded out the 56-runner field with a time of 26:41.
State meet
The 2A boys race will take place at 1:20 p.m. Saturday and the girls will run at 1:55 p.m. Saturday.
Wells Combined School
November 4, 2026
The Wells girls cross-country team and two boys qualified for the Division 2A Nevada State Cross-Country Championships.
Anthony Mori, Sports Editor, Elko Daily Free Press
At the Division 2A/1A North regional cross-country meet, the Wells girls finished second in the team standings on Friday, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, in Reno.
The Lady Leopards finished with 25 points behind champion Incline’s total of 15.
Sophomore Maggie Neff crossed sixth with a time of 22-minutes flat, and junior Millie Cromley ran 13th with a time of 24:01.
The Lady Leopards’ roster was capped with a back-to-back finish in 19th and 20th with a time of 26:33 for sophomore Brynli Dahl and a 26:46 by senior Marli Dahl.
Non-qualifiers
West Wendover ran three girls.
Senior Keyla Escareno finished 22nd in 29:12, senior Karina Perez crossed 26th with a time of 34-flat and senior Alexis Miramontes followed in 34:12 for 27th place.
Boys results
As a team, Wells was one spot outside of s state berth — given to the top three teams from the North and the South — finishing fourth with 82 points.
However, the Leopards will send two runners to state as individuals.
Senior Isaac Gale was the runner-up to the regional title with a time of 17:49 — 38 seconds off 17:11 pace of North Tahoe senior Max Avril — and junior Weston Sorensen earned the fifth of seven individual berths to state with a 14th-place time of 20-minutes flat.
Non-qualifiers
Wells freshman Chad Radebaugh crossed 20th with a time of 20:33.
The Leopards and the Railroaders crossed consecutively in 25th and 26th as Wells junior Jayden Kiser posted a time of 21:04, and Carlin junior Slade Haviland ran a 21:13.
For West Wendover, senior Adrian Collazo ran 36th in 23:03 and senior Nikk Flores crossed in 23:12 for 40th.
Carlin junior Wyatt Kamensky finished in 24:12 for 46th, and the Wolverines followed in 47th and 48th with times of 24:51 for junior Jayden Gonzalez and 24:56 by freshman Angel Rodriguez.
For the Railroaders, sophomore Jeremiah Urenda capped the top 50 with 25:23 and sophomore Jhon Vicente ran a 25:57 for 53rd.
Wells sophomore Teo Garcia rounded out the 56-runner field with a time of 26:41.
State meet
The 2A boys race will take place at 1:20 p.m. Saturday and the girls will run at 1:55 p.m. Saturday.
Wells bows out in 1A East semifinal
Wells Combined School
November 4, 2026
On Saturday, the No. 4 Lady Leopards swept No. 5 McDermitt in straight sets by scores of 25-23, 27-25 in extra points and 25-20. Wells played eventual-champion Lund — which remains unbeaten in league play — tough for two sets (losses of 25-23 and 26-24 in extra points) but was boat raced 25-4 in the third game in the semifinal round.
Elko Daily Free Press Sports Editor, Anthony Mori
ELKO — Needing to play in the first round of the Division 1A East regional tournament, the Wells volleyball team put together a straight-set win.
On Saturday, the No. 4 Lady Leopards swept No. 5 McDermitt in straight sets by scores of 25-23, 27-25 in extra points and 25-20.
Wells played eventual-champion Lund — which remains unbeaten in league play — tough for two sets (losses of 25-23 and 26-24 in extra points) but was boat raced 25-4 in the third game in the semifinal round.
Versus McDermitt
In the middle, Wells senior Khloe DelRio paced the attack with 12 kills and two aces.
Delrio also added 11 digs, two blocks and two aces.
On the outside, junior Jess Wright put away eight shots, dug up eight balls and served an ace.
Junior middle Alivia Smith killed seven shots, blocked one and made two digs.
Moving to the outside from opposite hitter due to an injury, junior Hailee Davidson put away three shots, made five digs and blocked one shot.
Prior to hurting her knee in the first set, junior Stacia Hansen killed a shot, served an ace and made five digs.
Junior setter Maite Casas tallied 16 digs, 11 assists, two aces and a kill.
Sophomore Lizbeth Rivera led the team with four aces, dished nine assists and put away two balls.
Sophomore libero Dusty Uhlig recorded eight digs, and senior libero Aryanna Rodriguez notched four digs.
Junior utility Gabriela Garcia finished with two assists, a block and a dig.
Versus Lund
Against the Lady Mustangs, DelRio tied for the team high with five kills, led the Lady Leopards with four blocks and added six digs, two aces and an assist.
Smith shared the team high with five kills, dug up five shots and blocked three.
Wright finished with 10 digs, three kills and an ace.
Rivera closed with 12 assists and three digs, and Casas added 10 digs, two assists and an ace.
Davidson tallied six digs and three kills, Rodriguez and Uhlig dug up four balls apiece and Garcia notched a kill, a block and an assist.
Wells Combined School
November 4, 2026
On Saturday, the No. 4 Lady Leopards swept No. 5 McDermitt in straight sets by scores of 25-23, 27-25 in extra points and 25-20. Wells played eventual-champion Lund — which remains unbeaten in league play — tough for two sets (losses of 25-23 and 26-24 in extra points) but was boat raced 25-4 in the third game in the semifinal round.
Elko Daily Free Press Sports Editor, Anthony Mori
ELKO — Needing to play in the first round of the Division 1A East regional tournament, the Wells volleyball team put together a straight-set win.
On Saturday, the No. 4 Lady Leopards swept No. 5 McDermitt in straight sets by scores of 25-23, 27-25 in extra points and 25-20.
Wells played eventual-champion Lund — which remains unbeaten in league play — tough for two sets (losses of 25-23 and 26-24 in extra points) but was boat raced 25-4 in the third game in the semifinal round.
Versus McDermitt
In the middle, Wells senior Khloe DelRio paced the attack with 12 kills and two aces.
Delrio also added 11 digs, two blocks and two aces.
On the outside, junior Jess Wright put away eight shots, dug up eight balls and served an ace.
Junior middle Alivia Smith killed seven shots, blocked one and made two digs.
Moving to the outside from opposite hitter due to an injury, junior Hailee Davidson put away three shots, made five digs and blocked one shot.
Prior to hurting her knee in the first set, junior Stacia Hansen killed a shot, served an ace and made five digs.
Junior setter Maite Casas tallied 16 digs, 11 assists, two aces and a kill.
Sophomore Lizbeth Rivera led the team with four aces, dished nine assists and put away two balls.
Sophomore libero Dusty Uhlig recorded eight digs, and senior libero Aryanna Rodriguez notched four digs.
Junior utility Gabriela Garcia finished with two assists, a block and a dig.
Versus Lund
Against the Lady Mustangs, DelRio tied for the team high with five kills, led the Lady Leopards with four blocks and added six digs, two aces and an assist.
Smith shared the team high with five kills, dug up five shots and blocked three.
Wright finished with 10 digs, three kills and an ace.
Rivera closed with 12 assists and three digs, and Casas added 10 digs, two assists and an ace.
Davidson tallied six digs and three kills, Rodriguez and Uhlig dug up four balls apiece and Garcia notched a kill, a block and an assist.
Wells Jr. Wrestling presents: CHIMNEY ROCK WRESTLING CAMP 2026
November 13th & 14th
Wells Boys & Girls Club
All K-12 athletes welcome
Registration/Open Mat: 9-10 AM
Please text or call
Olivia at (208) 420-0171
Nance at (775) 388-7195
November 13th & 14th
Wells Boys & Girls Club
All K-12 athletes welcome
Registration/Open Mat: 9-10 AM
Please text or call
Olivia at (208) 420-0171
Nance at (775) 388-7195
Wells Combined School Celebrates Day of the Dead
Wells Combined School celebrated Día de los Muertos on Monday, November 2nd.
We were excited to welcome Aleena Khan of the Elko Daily Free Press, who joined us to capture photos and video of the celebration for the newspaper.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a special opportunity for our students to learn about and celebrate this cultural tradition!
Wells Combined School celebrated Día de los Muertos on Monday, November 2nd.
We were excited to welcome Aleena Khan of the Elko Daily Free Press, who joined us to capture photos and video of the celebration for the newspaper.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a special opportunity for our students to learn about and celebrate this cultural tradition!
Wells to play at No. 1 Eureka after 20-6 win over Coleville
The North No. 4 Leopards (6-4, 5-3 in league) will face the North No. 1 Vandals (8-1, 8-0 in league) in the Division 1A state quarterfinal round at 6 p.m. Friday, in Eureka.
Anthony Mori
Sports Editor
ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS
WELLS — In the first round of the Division 1A playoffs, the Wells football team will see a colossal increase in the quality of its opponent.
On Friday, the No. 4 Leopards closed the regular season with a 20-6 home win over Coleville — the Wolves playing their first game since forfeiting two contests for a fight on the field on Oct. 17, in Owyhee.
Awaiting Wells at the North No. 1 Vandals, who defeated the Leopards by a final score of 42-0 during the regular-season meeting on Sept. 24, in Eureka.
In the matchup, Eureka’s defense limited the Leopards to 45 yards of total offense (31 passing and 14 rushing).
Senior quarterback Olen Morrison completed 5-of-8 passes for 31 yards with one interception, but he has been shut down with a shoulder injury.
Since his injury, the Leopards have played quarterback by committee with snaps for juniors Justice Nelson, Landon Hall, Cade Sampson and Gavin Curry, sophomore Brylee Henderson and freshman Paul Livingstone.
Wells has also been decimated with a recurring knee injury to senior Skylar Harney and a broken collarbone for junior Raileigh Groves.
The Vandals (8-1, 8-0 in league) clinched the No. 1 seed from the 1A North for the postseason with a 34-26 home victory over No. 2 Mineral County on Thursday.
If the Leopards are to give themselves a chance, they must find a way to limit Eureka’s rushing attack by senior Dean Benson, senior Trypp Brown and sophomore quarterback Hank Mentaberry and sophomore running back Daniel Schweble.
Offensively, with its passing game severely hampered, Wells must find a way to effectively run the football, pick up first downs, control the clock and cap drives with points — preferably touchdowns.
The job will be easier said than done due to the stellar play by Eureka’s defensive front, which is spearheaded by seniors Liam Sullivan, Preston Auch and junior Cody Bice.
Division 1A state quarterfinal
The North No. 4 Leopards (6-4, 5-3 in league) will face the North No. 1 Vandals (8-1, 8-0 in league) in the Division 1A state quarterfinal round at 6 p.m. Friday, in Eureka.
Versus Coleville
Wells led the Wolves 6-0 at halftime, but Coleville tied the tally with a touchdown in the third quarter.
The game was decided in the fourth quarter, as the Leopards closed the contest on a 14-0 streak in the final frame for a 20-6 victory.
The saving grace for Wells was its ability to run the football — without completing a pass (0-3) — rushing for 304 yards as a team on 41 attempts.
Nelson carried 12 times for 100 yards; Sampson gained 50 yards on eight attempts and Livingstone ran for 40 yards on just three totes.
Hall rushed seven times for 35 yards, senior Marcus Uhart carried five times for 28 yards and Henderson ran twice for 25 yards.
Senior Luis Martinez gained 20 yards on three carries, and Curry ran once for six yards.
Defensively, Sampson played a whale of a ballgame and tallied a team-high 17 tackles — including four stops behind the line of scrimmage.
Uhart posted 11 stops — five for losses with a sack — and Nelson reached double digits with 10 stuffs and three in the backfield.
Henderson neared double figures with nine tackles: four for losses with two sacks.
Sophomore Aivery Cropp and Martinez closed with seven tackles apiece — each making three for losses — with Martinez leading Wells with three sacks and Cropp adding one.
Hall finished with six tackles, a sack and picked off a pass.
The Leopards gained four stops each by freshmen Case Morrison, Wyatt Broyles, Ace Ward and Livingstone.
Curry recorded three tackles, and the Wells defense was capped with a stop each for freshmen Jesse Popejoy, Quentin Manning, Rhett Groves and Cassius Montoya.
The North No. 4 Leopards (6-4, 5-3 in league) will face the North No. 1 Vandals (8-1, 8-0 in league) in the Division 1A state quarterfinal round at 6 p.m. Friday, in Eureka.
Anthony Mori
Sports Editor
ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS
WELLS — In the first round of the Division 1A playoffs, the Wells football team will see a colossal increase in the quality of its opponent.
On Friday, the No. 4 Leopards closed the regular season with a 20-6 home win over Coleville — the Wolves playing their first game since forfeiting two contests for a fight on the field on Oct. 17, in Owyhee.
Awaiting Wells at the North No. 1 Vandals, who defeated the Leopards by a final score of 42-0 during the regular-season meeting on Sept. 24, in Eureka.
In the matchup, Eureka’s defense limited the Leopards to 45 yards of total offense (31 passing and 14 rushing).
Senior quarterback Olen Morrison completed 5-of-8 passes for 31 yards with one interception, but he has been shut down with a shoulder injury.
Since his injury, the Leopards have played quarterback by committee with snaps for juniors Justice Nelson, Landon Hall, Cade Sampson and Gavin Curry, sophomore Brylee Henderson and freshman Paul Livingstone.
Wells has also been decimated with a recurring knee injury to senior Skylar Harney and a broken collarbone for junior Raileigh Groves.
The Vandals (8-1, 8-0 in league) clinched the No. 1 seed from the 1A North for the postseason with a 34-26 home victory over No. 2 Mineral County on Thursday.
If the Leopards are to give themselves a chance, they must find a way to limit Eureka’s rushing attack by senior Dean Benson, senior Trypp Brown and sophomore quarterback Hank Mentaberry and sophomore running back Daniel Schweble.
Offensively, with its passing game severely hampered, Wells must find a way to effectively run the football, pick up first downs, control the clock and cap drives with points — preferably touchdowns.
The job will be easier said than done due to the stellar play by Eureka’s defensive front, which is spearheaded by seniors Liam Sullivan, Preston Auch and junior Cody Bice.
Division 1A state quarterfinal
The North No. 4 Leopards (6-4, 5-3 in league) will face the North No. 1 Vandals (8-1, 8-0 in league) in the Division 1A state quarterfinal round at 6 p.m. Friday, in Eureka.
Versus Coleville
Wells led the Wolves 6-0 at halftime, but Coleville tied the tally with a touchdown in the third quarter.
The game was decided in the fourth quarter, as the Leopards closed the contest on a 14-0 streak in the final frame for a 20-6 victory.
The saving grace for Wells was its ability to run the football — without completing a pass (0-3) — rushing for 304 yards as a team on 41 attempts.
Nelson carried 12 times for 100 yards; Sampson gained 50 yards on eight attempts and Livingstone ran for 40 yards on just three totes.
Hall rushed seven times for 35 yards, senior Marcus Uhart carried five times for 28 yards and Henderson ran twice for 25 yards.
Senior Luis Martinez gained 20 yards on three carries, and Curry ran once for six yards.
Defensively, Sampson played a whale of a ballgame and tallied a team-high 17 tackles — including four stops behind the line of scrimmage.
Uhart posted 11 stops — five for losses with a sack — and Nelson reached double digits with 10 stuffs and three in the backfield.
Henderson neared double figures with nine tackles: four for losses with two sacks.
Sophomore Aivery Cropp and Martinez closed with seven tackles apiece — each making three for losses — with Martinez leading Wells with three sacks and Cropp adding one.
Hall finished with six tackles, a sack and picked off a pass.
The Leopards gained four stops each by freshmen Case Morrison, Wyatt Broyles, Ace Ward and Livingstone.
Curry recorded three tackles, and the Wells defense was capped with a stop each for freshmen Jesse Popejoy, Quentin Manning, Rhett Groves and Cassius Montoya.
Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association
2026 Class 1A State Football Playoffs
Presented by the Las Vegas Raiders
State Quarterfinals
Leopards vs Vandals
Nov. 6 @Eureka
6 PM
To purchase tickets, please visit this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/NIAA
Tickets must be purchased online.
GO LEOPARDS!
2026 Class 1A State Football Playoffs
Presented by the Las Vegas Raiders
State Quarterfinals
Leopards vs Vandals
Nov. 6 @Eureka
6 PM
To purchase tickets, please visit this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/NIAA
Tickets must be purchased online.
GO LEOPARDS!
What New Studies Say About Screen Time, Smartphones and Kids’ Health
What Does the Research Say About Screen Time and Child Development?
Is Having a Smartphone at Age 12 Linked to Eating Disorder Symptoms?
What Might Explain the Link?
https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/screen-time-child-development-smartphone-studies/
What Does the Research Say About Screen Time and Child Development?
Is Having a Smartphone at Age 12 Linked to Eating Disorder Symptoms?
What Might Explain the Link?
https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/screen-time-child-development-smartphone-studies/
We would like to give a big shout-out to our HOPE SQUAD for volunteering their time and talents to provide face painting at our Day of the Dead event at Wells Combined School!
WELLS HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS BANQUET
Tuesday, November 10th
6:30 PM
Wells High School Gym
We will be honoring our athletes from:
Cheer
Volleyball
Football
Girls Golf
Cross Country
Join us as we celebrate and recognize our Fall Sports athletes and their accomplishments!
We hope to see you there! GO LEOPARDS! 🐾
Tuesday, November 10th
6:30 PM
Wells High School Gym
We will be honoring our athletes from:
Cheer
Volleyball
Football
Girls Golf
Cross Country
Join us as we celebrate and recognize our Fall Sports athletes and their accomplishments!
We hope to see you there! GO LEOPARDS! 🐾
The planned power outage in Wells on Thursday, Nov. 5, has been canceled. Wells Combined School will operate on its REGULAR schedule with no delayed start. We apologize for the change in information and appreciate your understanding.
Wells High School proudly honored our senior football players and their families on Friday, October 30, during the Leopards vs. Coleville game.
We would like to recognize our seniors and the families who joined us for this special evening:
Mike & Brigett Morrison-Olen M
Domingo & Ruby Uhart-Marcus U
Ignacio & Elizabeth Martinez & his sister -Luis MR
Miguel & Sarai Berumen & his brothers-Skylar H
Manager- Tegan R
We are incredibly proud of these athletes and the dedication, hard work, and commitment they have shown as Wells Leopards. A special thank-you to the parents, siblings, and families who have supported our players throughout their football journeys.
Congratulations, seniors! Thank you for representing Wells High School and our Leopard football program!
We would like to recognize our seniors and the families who joined us for this special evening:
Mike & Brigett Morrison-Olen M
Domingo & Ruby Uhart-Marcus U
Ignacio & Elizabeth Martinez & his sister -Luis MR
Miguel & Sarai Berumen & his brothers-Skylar H
Manager- Tegan R
We are incredibly proud of these athletes and the dedication, hard work, and commitment they have shown as Wells Leopards. A special thank-you to the parents, siblings, and families who have supported our players throughout their football journeys.
Congratulations, seniors! Thank you for representing Wells High School and our Leopard football program!
🎃 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS! 👻
A big congratulations to our Halloween Carnival Costume Contest winners! We loved seeing everyone's creativity, fun costumes, and Halloween spirit!
A big congratulations to our Halloween Carnival Costume Contest winners! We loved seeing everyone's creativity, fun costumes, and Halloween spirit!
Trick or treat for canned food
Bring your canned food items to Wells High School
Drop off 6-8 pm
Nevada FBLA is proud to recognize Mrs. Runnion from Wells High School as our Advisor of the Month!
As an incredible business teacher, Mrs. Runnion brings valuable knowledge and real-world experience from owning her own business into the classroom. Her accommodating nature, creative ideas, and dedication to her students make her an amazing mentor and role model. Known and loved throughout her school as the short, lovable teacher, she makes a lasting impact on everyone she teaches.
Thank you, Mrs. Runnion, for inspiring your students and making such a positive difference in your school community!
As an incredible business teacher, Mrs. Runnion brings valuable knowledge and real-world experience from owning her own business into the classroom. Her accommodating nature, creative ideas, and dedication to her students make her an amazing mentor and role model. Known and loved throughout her school as the short, lovable teacher, she makes a lasting impact on everyone she teaches.
Thank you, Mrs. Runnion, for inspiring your students and making such a positive difference in your school community!
