🏌️♀️ Girls Golf at Battle Mountain🏌️♀️
The Wells High School Girls Golf team competed at the Mountain View Golf Course on September 24th, and all three Lady Leopards set new personal records!
Bella M — 117 PR
Melanie B — 122 PR
Izzy E — 135 PR
Congratulations, Lady Leopards! 🧡🖤
(Sorry, no pictures)
The Wells High School Girls Golf team competed at the Mountain View Golf Course on September 24th, and all three Lady Leopards set new personal records!
Bella M — 117 PR
Melanie B — 122 PR
Izzy E — 135 PR
Congratulations, Lady Leopards! 🧡🖤
(Sorry, no pictures)
💛 MIRACLE MINUTE 💛
Tomorrow, September 29th, Wells Junior High & High School will be participating in a Miracle Minute to collect donations supporting childhood cancer awareness and research.
During Advisory Period, please bring your donation and help us make a difference for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Every donation counts💛
Tomorrow, September 29th, Wells Junior High & High School will be participating in a Miracle Minute to collect donations supporting childhood cancer awareness and research.
During Advisory Period, please bring your donation and help us make a difference for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Every donation counts💛
🏐 Wells Varsity Girls Volleyball Update🏐
The Lady Leopards have been battling hard on the court! Here’s a look at their recent matches:
🧡 Sept. 15: Wells 3 – 0 Jackpot
🧡 Sept. 18: Wells 1 – 3 Owyhee
🧡 Sept. 24: Wells 0 – 3 Eureka
🧡 Sept. 25: Wells 0 – 3 Lund
Keep working hard, Lady Leopards! 🐆🏐
The Lady Leopards have been battling hard on the court! Here’s a look at their recent matches:
🧡 Sept. 15: Wells 3 – 0 Jackpot
🧡 Sept. 18: Wells 1 – 3 Owyhee
🧡 Sept. 24: Wells 0 – 3 Eureka
🧡 Sept. 25: Wells 0 – 3 Lund
Keep working hard, Lady Leopards! 🐆🏐
Football Recap: Tough Loss for Wells
Football Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Eureka Vandals
By Team Reports
Sep 28, 2026, 8:59 am
Wells faced Eureka in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Leopards took a blow against the Vandals, falling 42-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Leopards were not able to get on the board.
Despite the result, Wells' defensive line still kept up the pressure with 3.5 sacks. It was truly a group effort as Skylar Harney, Marcus Uhart, and Luis Martinez picked up one apiece.
Having lost for the first time this season, Wells fell to 4-1. As for Eureka, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.
Coming up, Wells will face off against Sierra Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Wells Varsity Football @ Eureka
Game Info
On 9/24, the Wells varsity football team lost their away conference game against Eureka (NV) by a score of 42-0.
Nevada High School Football - Eureka triumphant over Wells
The crowd at Thursday's league contest between the Eureka Vandals (Eureka, NV) and the visiting Wells Leopards (Wells, NV), witnessed Eureka's football squad wallop Wells by a tally of 42-0.
The Vandals (4-1) will now prepare for their contest against Owyhee (Owyhee, NV). The Braves enter the 1A Northern (8 Man) contest with a 0-3 record.
Coming up next, the Leopards battle the Sierra Lutheran Falcons (Carson City, NV) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, October 1. Wells will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Falcons enter the contest with a 5-1 record after their 56-0 non-league win over Loyalton (Loyalton, CA).
Top Performers
Passing O. Morrison #11 QB, DE, TE 5/8 CMP/ATT 31 YDS 1 INT
Rushing J. Nelson #2 FB, DE 19 YDS 3 CAR
Receiving
R. Groves #7 ATH, DB, K 19 YDS 2 REC
Football Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Eureka Vandals
By Team Reports
Sep 28, 2026, 8:59 am
Wells faced Eureka in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Leopards took a blow against the Vandals, falling 42-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Leopards were not able to get on the board.
Despite the result, Wells' defensive line still kept up the pressure with 3.5 sacks. It was truly a group effort as Skylar Harney, Marcus Uhart, and Luis Martinez picked up one apiece.
Having lost for the first time this season, Wells fell to 4-1. As for Eureka, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.
Coming up, Wells will face off against Sierra Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Wells Varsity Football @ Eureka
Game Info
On 9/24, the Wells varsity football team lost their away conference game against Eureka (NV) by a score of 42-0.
Nevada High School Football - Eureka triumphant over Wells
The crowd at Thursday's league contest between the Eureka Vandals (Eureka, NV) and the visiting Wells Leopards (Wells, NV), witnessed Eureka's football squad wallop Wells by a tally of 42-0.
The Vandals (4-1) will now prepare for their contest against Owyhee (Owyhee, NV). The Braves enter the 1A Northern (8 Man) contest with a 0-3 record.
Coming up next, the Leopards battle the Sierra Lutheran Falcons (Carson City, NV) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, October 1. Wells will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Falcons enter the contest with a 5-1 record after their 56-0 non-league win over Loyalton (Loyalton, CA).
Top Performers
Passing O. Morrison #11 QB, DE, TE 5/8 CMP/ATT 31 YDS 1 INT
Rushing J. Nelson #2 FB, DE 19 YDS 3 CAR
Receiving
R. Groves #7 ATH, DB, K 19 YDS 2 REC
WELLS COMMUNITY RALLY TODAY!!
Monday, September 28th
@Wells High School
5:30 PM – FREE Tri-Tip Dinner
Enjoy dinner on the front lawn, prepared by the Wells FFA Chapter and provided by Wells Rural Electric Company.
6:30 PM – Community Pep Rally
After dinner, join us on the football field as we introduce all of our local youth sports teams, from pee wee football to varsity volleyball!
Sponsored by Wells Rural Electric Company
He-Man Volleyball was a lot of fun during Homecoming Week! Our students brought plenty of energy, school spirit, and excitement to the court.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a memorable part of our A Hollywood Homecoming!
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a memorable part of our A Hollywood Homecoming!
Junior High Track at Spring Creek
Our Wells Junior High Track team competed at Spring Creek on September 19th.
🏅 Highlights:
Berkley W – 1st -1600m 6:27.26 Set a NEW Wells Junior High School Record!
Berkley W - 1st -400m 1:18.44
Berkley W – 800m 3:06.74 3rd place
Berkley W - 200m 35.29
Natalie S-100m 16.88
Natalie S- 200m 38.75
Natalie S-400m 1:31.69 3rd place
Mirian R- 100m 16.78
Mirian R – 200m 34.88
Oliver M – 100m 19.28
Oliver M-Long Jump 6'6"
Anson N-200m 33.72
Anson N – 800m 3:15.40
Anson N- 1600m 7:14.43
Anson N – Long Jump 12' 2" 5th place
Way to compete, Leopards! We are proud of your hard work! 🧡🖤
Our Wells Junior High Track team competed at Spring Creek on September 19th.
🏅 Highlights:
Berkley W – 1st -1600m 6:27.26 Set a NEW Wells Junior High School Record!
Berkley W - 1st -400m 1:18.44
Berkley W – 800m 3:06.74 3rd place
Berkley W - 200m 35.29
Natalie S-100m 16.88
Natalie S- 200m 38.75
Natalie S-400m 1:31.69 3rd place
Mirian R- 100m 16.78
Mirian R – 200m 34.88
Oliver M – 100m 19.28
Oliver M-Long Jump 6'6"
Anson N-200m 33.72
Anson N – 800m 3:15.40
Anson N- 1600m 7:14.43
Anson N – Long Jump 12' 2" 5th place
Way to compete, Leopards! We are proud of your hard work! 🧡🖤
Wells Family Resource Center Resource Fair
Join us Friday, September 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Boys & Girls Club, 518 Dover St.
Come discover the many resources, programs, and opportunities available to you and your family, including Medicaid, SNAP, food banks, and more!
Food vendors
There will also be a drive for diapers, wipes, and personal hygiene products. Bring items to be entered into a raffle—you do not need to be present to win!
A few participating vendors:
• Vitality Unlimited
• NV Early Intervention
• Care Source
• Division of Social Services
• USDA Rural Development
• Nevada Health Care
• And many more!
Come connect with local resources and learn what’s available for your family.
📞 More information: (775) 750-6627
📧 wellsfrcadvocate@gmail.com
Join us Friday, September 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Boys & Girls Club, 518 Dover St.
Come discover the many resources, programs, and opportunities available to you and your family, including Medicaid, SNAP, food banks, and more!
Food vendors
There will also be a drive for diapers, wipes, and personal hygiene products. Bring items to be entered into a raffle—you do not need to be present to win!
A few participating vendors:
• Vitality Unlimited
• NV Early Intervention
• Care Source
• Division of Social Services
• USDA Rural Development
• Nevada Health Care
• And many more!
Come connect with local resources and learn what’s available for your family.
📞 More information: (775) 750-6627
📧 wellsfrcadvocate@gmail.com
SPORTS PHYSICALS
Northeastern Nevada Primary Care
Friday, October 2, 2026
Flat Rate Clinic $25
Students should bring their sports physical paperwork provided by the school district or league.
Insurance will not be billed for this visit.
Physicals will be conducted by Spencer Snow, Certified Physician Assistant.
Call to schedule your appointment at (775) 777-2061
Northeastern Nevada Primary Care
Friday, October 2, 2026
Flat Rate Clinic $25
Students should bring their sports physical paperwork provided by the school district or league.
Insurance will not be billed for this visit.
Physicals will be conducted by Spencer Snow, Certified Physician Assistant.
Call to schedule your appointment at (775) 777-2061
WELLS COMMUNITY RALLY
Join us on Monday, September 28th for a night celebrating the amazing youth of our community!
🍽️ 5:30 PM – FREE Tri-Tip Dinner
Enjoy dinner on the front lawn, prepared by the Wells FFA Chapter and provided by Wells Rural Electric Company.
📣 6:30 PM – Community Pep Rally
After dinner, join us on the football field as we introduce all of our local youth sports teams, from pee wee football to varsity volleyball!
Let’s come together, show our Leopard pride, and make this year’s Community Rally an event to remember!
Go Leopards! 🐾
Sponsored by Wells Rural Electric Company
Join us on Monday, September 28th for a night celebrating the amazing youth of our community!
🍽️ 5:30 PM – FREE Tri-Tip Dinner
Enjoy dinner on the front lawn, prepared by the Wells FFA Chapter and provided by Wells Rural Electric Company.
📣 6:30 PM – Community Pep Rally
After dinner, join us on the football field as we introduce all of our local youth sports teams, from pee wee football to varsity volleyball!
Let’s come together, show our Leopard pride, and make this year’s Community Rally an event to remember!
Go Leopards! 🐾
Sponsored by Wells Rural Electric Company
🏆 Congratulations, Coach Chris Otto! 🏆
Wells High School is proud to announce that Coach Chris Otto has been selected as the Nevada 2025–26 Softball Coach of the Year by the NIAA and NFHS!
This outstanding honor also makes Coach Otto eligible for the NFHS Section and National Coach of the Year Awards.
Congratulations, Coach Otto, on this well-deserved recognition and for your dedication to Wells High School softball!
Wells High School is proud to announce that Coach Chris Otto has been selected as the Nevada 2025–26 Softball Coach of the Year by the NIAA and NFHS!
This outstanding honor also makes Coach Otto eligible for the NFHS Section and National Coach of the Year Awards.
Congratulations, Coach Otto, on this well-deserved recognition and for your dedication to Wells High School softball!
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
The Wells Varsity Volleyball team is currently ranked 2nd in the 1A East League and 12th overall in the 1A League!
The Leopards are back in action on Thursday, September 24th, traveling to Eureka to take on the Vandals at 5:00 PM
GO LEOPARDS!
The Wells Varsity Volleyball team is currently ranked 2nd in the 1A East League and 12th overall in the 1A League!
The Leopards are back in action on Thursday, September 24th, traveling to Eureka to take on the Vandals at 5:00 PM
GO LEOPARDS!
🏐 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL UPDATE! 🏐
The Lady Leopards took on Owyhee during the Homecoming game on Friday, September 18. We’re proud of our girls and all their hard work on the court!
Next Game:
Thursday, September 24
Leopards vs. the Vandals in Eureka
4:00 PM
Come out and support our Lady Leopards!
GO LEOPARDS! 🧡🖤
The Lady Leopards took on Owyhee during the Homecoming game on Friday, September 18. We’re proud of our girls and all their hard work on the court!
Next Game:
Thursday, September 24
Leopards vs. the Vandals in Eureka
4:00 PM
Come out and support our Lady Leopards!
GO LEOPARDS! 🧡🖤
🖤🧡Congratulations to the 2026 Wells High School Homecoming King and Queen🖤🧡
Homecoming King: Cutler M.
Homecoming Queen: Khloe D.
Homecoming King: Cutler M.
Homecoming Queen: Khloe D.
2026 Homecoming ROYALTY and family👑
A Hollywood Homecoming
Rhett G, Amelia D & Rebekah
Alex G, Lupe F & Israel
Russell P, Jitzel R & Francisco
Homecoming Royalty Candidates
Cutler M, Tegan R & Robert
Marcos C, Marli D & Jon
Skylar H, Khloe D & Shane
Olen M, Aryanna R & Rual
A Hollywood Homecoming
Rhett G, Amelia D & Rebekah
Alex G, Lupe F & Israel
Russell P, Jitzel R & Francisco
Homecoming Royalty Candidates
Cutler M, Tegan R & Robert
Marcos C, Marli D & Jon
Skylar H, Khloe D & Shane
Olen M, Aryanna R & Rual
Dani Bates Cross Country Meet Results
Our Wells Leopards Cross Country athletes competed at the Dani Bates Meet in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Friday, September 18th
JV Girls
• Brynli D. — 27:17.8 PB, 59th place
JV Boys
• Weston S. — 19:28.5 PB, 33rd place
• Jayden K. — 19:45.8 PB, 40th place
• Chad R. — 20:12.3 PB, 61st place
• James B. — 25:13.8 PB, 159th place
• Teo G. — 29:53.2 PB, 183rd place
Varsity Girls
• Maggie N. — 20:22.9 PB, 12th place — NEW WELLS SCHOOL RECORD!
• April B. — 22:24.0 PB, 38th place
• Millie C. — 22:40.07 SB, 47th place
Varsity Boys
• Isaac G. — 17:10.03 SB, 13th place
PB-Personal Best
SB-Season Best
Congratulations to all of our runners on their personal and season bests!
Our Wells Leopards Cross Country athletes competed at the Dani Bates Meet in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Friday, September 18th
JV Girls
• Brynli D. — 27:17.8 PB, 59th place
JV Boys
• Weston S. — 19:28.5 PB, 33rd place
• Jayden K. — 19:45.8 PB, 40th place
• Chad R. — 20:12.3 PB, 61st place
• James B. — 25:13.8 PB, 159th place
• Teo G. — 29:53.2 PB, 183rd place
Varsity Girls
• Maggie N. — 20:22.9 PB, 12th place — NEW WELLS SCHOOL RECORD!
• April B. — 22:24.0 PB, 38th place
• Millie C. — 22:40.07 SB, 47th place
Varsity Boys
• Isaac G. — 17:10.03 SB, 13th place
PB-Personal Best
SB-Season Best
Congratulations to all of our runners on their personal and season bests!
One Week Left to Apply!
Applications for ECSD’s Parent, Student and Budget Superintendent Advisory Groups are due by 5 p.m. Monday, September 28.
Parents, eligible high school students, ECSD staff and community members have opportunities to get involved and share their perspectives directly with district leadership.
Completed applications may be submitted to 850 Elm St., Elko, NV 89801 or emailed to hbaker@ecsdnv.net
Learn more and apply: https://www.ecsdnv.net/documents/applications-for-appointment-to-the-elko-county-school-district-superintendent%E2%80%99s-advisory-groups/30142754
Applications for ECSD’s Parent, Student and Budget Superintendent Advisory Groups are due by 5 p.m. Monday, September 28.
Parents, eligible high school students, ECSD staff and community members have opportunities to get involved and share their perspectives directly with district leadership.
Completed applications may be submitted to 850 Elm St., Elko, NV 89801 or emailed to hbaker@ecsdnv.net
Learn more and apply: https://www.ecsdnv.net/documents/applications-for-appointment-to-the-elko-county-school-district-superintendent%E2%80%99s-advisory-groups/30142754
Football Recap: Wells Piles Up the Points Against Owyhee
Football Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Owyhee Braves
By Team Reports
Sep 18, 2026, 6:04 pm
Homecoming Game
Wells faced Owyhee in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Leopards simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Braves 38-6. The win was just business as usual for the Leopards, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
Wells' victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Owyhee, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Wells will face off against their in-conference opponent Eureka at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Football Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Owyhee Braves
By Team Reports
Sep 18, 2026, 6:04 pm
Homecoming Game
Wells faced Owyhee in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Leopards simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Braves 38-6. The win was just business as usual for the Leopards, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
Wells' victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Owyhee, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Wells will face off against their in-conference opponent Eureka at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
🧡 EARLY OUT 🧡
WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ONLY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Wells Elementary students will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, September 22, at 1:45 PM.
*Buses will depart the Elementary School at 1:45 PM and will return to the Junior High/High School for the regular departure time of 3:45 PM.
WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ONLY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Wells Elementary students will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, September 22, at 1:45 PM.
*Buses will depart the Elementary School at 1:45 PM and will return to the Junior High/High School for the regular departure time of 3:45 PM.
Powder Puff Football
Congratulations to the Seniors and Freshmen (Fre-niors), who came away with the win, 20-12!
A big thank you to everyone who participated, helped make the event happen, and came out to cheer on our students!
🧡🖤 A Hollywood Homecoming to remember! 🖤🧡
