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! 🖤🧡
🏃♀️NEW SCHOOL RECORD🏃♀️
Congratulations to Maggie N on an incredible performance at the Dani Bates Meet in Twin Falls!
She set a NEW WELLS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RECORD with an outstanding time of 20:22.9!
Way to run, Maggie! We are so proud of you and this amazing accomplishment! 🖤🧡
Congratulations to Maggie N on an incredible performance at the Dani Bates Meet in Twin Falls!
She set a NEW WELLS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RECORD with an outstanding time of 20:22.9!
Way to run, Maggie! We are so proud of you and this amazing accomplishment! 🖤🧡
🏈 NEW 1A RECORD! 🏈
Congratulations to Marcus U on making Nevada football history!
Marcus is now the Nevada 1A record holder for most sacks in a single 8-man football game with 6 sacks! He broke the previous record of 5 sacks, held by Tele Salee.
What an incredible accomplishment! We are so proud of you, Marcus, for setting a new record and making your mark in Nevada 1A football history!
WAY TO GO!
Congratulations to Marcus U on making Nevada football history!
Marcus is now the Nevada 1A record holder for most sacks in a single 8-man football game with 6 sacks! He broke the previous record of 5 sacks, held by Tele Salee.
What an incredible accomplishment! We are so proud of you, Marcus, for setting a new record and making your mark in Nevada 1A football history!
WAY TO GO!
A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD
Wells High School Homecoming Dance
Friday, September 18th
Wells High School
8:00–11:00 PM
Admission:
• Single — $15
• Couple — $20
⭐ High School Students Only ⭐
Wells High School Homecoming Dance
Friday, September 18th
Wells High School
8:00–11:00 PM
Admission:
• Single — $15
• Couple — $20
⭐ High School Students Only ⭐
🏐 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE 🏐
The volleyball game originally scheduled for Friday, October 2nd vs. McDermitt has been rescheduled.
Thursday, October 1st
5:00 PM
Wells
Come out and support our Lady Leopards! 🧡🖤
The volleyball game originally scheduled for Friday, October 2nd vs. McDermitt has been rescheduled.
Thursday, October 1st
5:00 PM
Wells
Come out and support our Lady Leopards! 🧡🖤
Elko County School District – Get Involved!
The district is now accepting applications for its Stakeholder Advisory Groups, and your voice can help shape the future of our schools! Choose the group that fits you best:
Parent Advisory Group
Student Advisory Group
Budget Advisory Group
Deadline to apply: Monday, September 28th at 5:00 PM
Don't miss your chance to have a direct impact on decisions affecting our students and community. Apply today!
Learn more and download an application: https://elkocountyschoolsnv.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/applications-for-appointment-to-the-elko-county-school-district-superintendent%E2%80%99s-advisory-groups/30142754
HOMECOMING WEEK: SILENT MOVIE DAY
🖤🤍Thursday, September 17th: Step back into the classic era of movies and wear BLACK & WHITE for Silent Movie Day🖤🤍
Then get ready for an evening of Homecoming fun!
Powderpuff Football — 7:00 PM
Bonfire to follow the game
Come out, show your school spirit, and enjoy another exciting night of A Hollywood Homecoming! 🖤🤍
🖤🤍Thursday, September 17th: Step back into the classic era of movies and wear BLACK & WHITE for Silent Movie Day🖤🤍
Then get ready for an evening of Homecoming fun!
Powderpuff Football — 7:00 PM
Bonfire to follow the game
Come out, show your school spirit, and enjoy another exciting night of A Hollywood Homecoming! 🖤🤍
👑 Homecoming Royalty 👑
Congrats to all our Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Princes & Princesses!
HOMECOMING KING & QUEEN CANDIDATES
Meet the 2026 Homecoming King & Queen Candidates for our Hollywood Homecoming
🌟 Cutler M. & Tegan R.
🌟 Marli D. & Marcos C.
🌟 Skylar H. & Khloe D.
🌟 Olen M. & Aryanna R.
👑 Crowning will take place at halftime of the football game 👑
Wells Leopards vs. Owyhee
Friday, September 18th
Kickoff: 1:30 PM
Meet the 2026 Homecoming King & Queen Candidates for our Hollywood Homecoming
🌟 Cutler M. & Tegan R.
🌟 Marli D. & Marcos C.
🌟 Skylar H. & Khloe D.
🌟 Olen M. & Aryanna R.
👑 Crowning will take place at halftime of the football game 👑
Wells Leopards vs. Owyhee
Friday, September 18th
Kickoff: 1:30 PM
INTRODUCING THE 2026 HOMECOMING PRINCESSES & PRINCES
A HOLLYWOOD HOMECOMING is underway, and we are excited to introduce this year’s Homecoming Court
9th Grade
Rhett G & Amelia D
10th Grade
Lupe F & Alex G
11th Grade
Russell P & Jitzel R
🧡🖤 Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court 🖤🧡
A HOLLYWOOD HOMECOMING is underway, and we are excited to introduce this year’s Homecoming Court
9th Grade
Rhett G & Amelia D
10th Grade
Lupe F & Alex G
11th Grade
Russell P & Jitzel R
🧡🖤 Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court 🖤🧡
HOCO SPIRIT DAY: TEEN BEACH MOVIE DAY
SURFER vs. BIKER
Wednesday, September 16th
🏐 HE-MAN VOLLEYBALL🏐
7:00 PM
Bring a canned food item to get into the game
🎬✨A HOLLYWOOD HOMECOMING! 🎬✨
SURFER vs. BIKER
Wednesday, September 16th
🏐 HE-MAN VOLLEYBALL🏐
7:00 PM
Bring a canned food item to get into the game
🎬✨A HOLLYWOOD HOMECOMING! 🎬✨
🏈 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE 🏈
The football game against Sierra Lutheran, originally scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 1st.
Sierra Lutheran @ Wells
Thursday, October 1st
7:00 PM
Officials Appreciation Night
Come out and support our Wells Leopards as they take the field!
Go Leopards!
The football game against Sierra Lutheran, originally scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 1st.
Sierra Lutheran @ Wells
Thursday, October 1st
7:00 PM
Officials Appreciation Night
Come out and support our Wells Leopards as they take the field!
Go Leopards!
🏐 LADY LEOPARDS VOLLEYBALL 🏐
What a strong stretch of games for Wells Varsity Girls Volleyball! 🖤🧡
Saturday, September 12
Wells 3 – McDermitt 1 — WIN!
Friday, September 11
Wells 0 – Manila 2
Wells 0 – Intermountain Christian 2
Thursday, September 10
Wells 3 – Wendover 1 — WIN!
And earlier in the season…
September 2: Wells 3 – Carlin 1
August 28: Wells 0 – White Pine 3
August 25: Wells 3 – Wendover 0
August 22: Wells 3 – Indian Springs 0
🏐 GAME DAY!
Tuesday, September 15
Jackpot @ Wells
5:00 PM
Come out and support your Lady Leopards as they take on Jackpot!
LET'S GO, LADY LEOPARDS! 🖤🧡
What a strong stretch of games for Wells Varsity Girls Volleyball! 🖤🧡
Saturday, September 12
Wells 3 – McDermitt 1 — WIN!
Friday, September 11
Wells 0 – Manila 2
Wells 0 – Intermountain Christian 2
Thursday, September 10
Wells 3 – Wendover 1 — WIN!
And earlier in the season…
September 2: Wells 3 – Carlin 1
August 28: Wells 0 – White Pine 3
August 25: Wells 3 – Wendover 0
August 22: Wells 3 – Indian Springs 0
🏐 GAME DAY!
Tuesday, September 15
Jackpot @ Wells
5:00 PM
Come out and support your Lady Leopards as they take on Jackpot!
LET'S GO, LADY LEOPARDS! 🖤🧡
🚀 SCI-FI Dress Up DAY is HERE! 👽
Tuesday, September 15th — Wells High School & Junior High Homecoming Week
Suit up as your favorite astronaut, alien, robot, or Jedi and show your school spirit out of this world! 🛸✨
Tuesday, September 15th — Wells High School & Junior High Homecoming Week
Suit up as your favorite astronaut, alien, robot, or Jedi and show your school spirit out of this world! 🛸✨
Congrats to Melanie B! 🏌️♀️⛳
Our coaches honored our senior golfer at last week's home meet at Chimney Rock Golf Course.
Our coaches honored our senior golfer at last week's home meet at Chimney Rock Golf Course.
🎬A HOLLYWOOD HOMECOMING🎬
Homecoming Week is September 14–19
Get ready, Leopards, for a week of school spirit, fun, and memories as we celebrate A Hollywood Homecoming! ⭐🎥
🤠 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 — WESTERN DAY 🤠
Wells Junior High & High School will kick off Homecoming Week with Western Day!
Homecoming Assembly — 9:00 AM
Powderpuff Football Practice — Monday Night
Students interested in playing Powderpuff football must have a waiver signed and turned in to Ms. H before participating.
Let’s roll out the red carpet and make this A Hollywood Homecoming to remember!
Happy Homecoming Week, Leopards!
Homecoming Week is September 14–19
Get ready, Leopards, for a week of school spirit, fun, and memories as we celebrate A Hollywood Homecoming! ⭐🎥
🤠 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 — WESTERN DAY 🤠
Wells Junior High & High School will kick off Homecoming Week with Western Day!
Homecoming Assembly — 9:00 AM
Powderpuff Football Practice — Monday Night
Students interested in playing Powderpuff football must have a waiver signed and turned in to Ms. H before participating.
Let’s roll out the red carpet and make this A Hollywood Homecoming to remember!
Happy Homecoming Week, Leopards!
The Wells High School Library will be open with Mrs. Morrison on Monday–Thursday from 12:15–1:00 PM for junior high and high school students to come in, eat their lunch, and chat with friends.
🦷 Dental Screening for 2nd Grade Students🦷
Nevada Health Centers Mobile Dental Services will be offering dental screenings for 2nd grade students on September 22nd.
If you are interested in having your child screened, paperwork must be completed.
For more information or to get the necessary paperwork, please contact Nurse Manning at (775) 752-3837.
Nevada Health Centers Mobile Dental Services will be offering dental screenings for 2nd grade students on September 22nd.
If you are interested in having your child screened, paperwork must be completed.
For more information or to get the necessary paperwork, please contact Nurse Manning at (775) 752-3837.
