Wells Elementary students had a fantastic surprise visit from Las Vegas Fire & Rescue! Our students had fun learning about firefighters, fire safety, and the important work they do to help keep our communities safe.
A HUGE shout-out and THANK YOU to the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue team for taking time out of their day to visit with our students while they are here in our community, helping provide coverage for our local firefighters as they work hard fighting fires in the area.
Our Wells Lady Leopards hit the course at Spring Creek Golf Course on August 27th
Melanie — 153
Izzzy — 164
Gianna —147 PR
Arabella — 137 PR
Congratulations to Gianna and Arabella on their personal records!
Keep working hard, Lady Leopards!
Elko Daily Free Press
Anthony Mori
Gale takes 7th at Jerome Invite; Wells girls finish 2nd, 3rd in JV race
Elko Daily Free Press Anthony Mori Wells senior Isaac Gale has hit stride in the final season of his high school cross-country career. Of Elko County’s athletes — consisting of Wells, West Wendover and Carlin — Gale was the lone runner who competed in the varsity division of the Jerome Invite in southern Idaho. Gale ran well and finished seventh overall with a time of 17:33.1 on the Jerome Country Club course. Junior Varsity Girls Wells’ varsity team ran in the JV girls portion of the meet and ranked fifth in the standings with 112 points. Individually, the Lady Leopards — sophomore Maggie Neff and senior April Bochman — ran two-three with respective times of 23:37.5 and 23:57.6. Sophomore Reese Livingstone crossed in 26:47.7 for 22nd place. Senior Marli Dahl ran a 29:43.9 for 42nd, and sophomore Brynli Dahl closed out the roster in 32:59.8 in 61st. West Wendover fielded just two girls, as senior Keyla Escareno led the way in 63rd with a time of 33:35.8 and senior Alexis Miramontes capped the team in 66th with a time of 34:09.6. Junior Varsity Boys The rest of the Wells, Carlin and West Wendover varsity athletes took part in the JV boys race. For the team standings, Carlin ranked 10th with 295 points, and West Wendover rounded out the 11-team field with 300 points. The Leopards finished one boy short of a team score, but the best local finish of the race was provided by Wells junior Weston Sorensen in 21:20.3 for 33rd place. Carlin junior Slade Haviland led the Railroaders in 41st with a time of 21:40. Wells freshman Chad Radebaugh crossed in 21:53.3 for 49th. West Wendover senior Aiden Benitez posted the best run for the Wolverines with a time of 24:20.1 for 96th place. The Leopards gained a 24:46.8 in 108th from junior Jayden Kiser, and West Wendover senior Adrian Collazo crossed 114th in 25:32.6. The Wolverines went back-to-back in 120th and 121st with times of 26:18.6 by senior Nikk Flores and 26:21.3 for freshman Angel Rodriguez. Carlin junior Wyatt Kamensky ran a 28:06.6 in 133rd, and sophomore teammate Jeremiah Urenda finished two spots later with a time of 28:40 for 136th. West Wendover junior Jayden Gonzalez closed out the roster in 29:59.3 for 146th place. Carlin sophomore Jhon Vicente ran 153rd with a time of 32:38.1. Elko County athletes crossed consecutively and capped the local field in 158th and 159th as Wells sophomore Teo Garcia finished in 35:41.1 and Carlin senior Landon Bolton posted a 38:36.2. Up Next Wells will run in the 24th Caldwell (Idaho) Twilight, on Thursday, at Caldwell High School.
2026–2027 High School Athletic Participation Fee
All high school athletes are required to pay a $25 fee for each sport in which they participate.
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.
Vision and hearing screenings begin next week!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nurse Manning at 752-3837.
Cross Country
SENIORS
Isaac — 13:35 (11th)
April — 18:46 (12th)
Marli — 24:17 (33rd)
JUNIORS
Weston — 15:33 (22nd)
Jayden — 17:18 (41st)
SOPHOMORES
Maggie — 18:56 (12th)
Reese — 21:35 (24th)
Brynli — 24:46 (34th)
Teo — 29:13 (57th)
FRESHMAN
Chad — 17:40 (31st)
Football Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Sierra Lutheran Falcons
By Team Reports
Aug 23, 2026, 6:35pm
Wells took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They took down the Sierra Lutheran Falcons 24-6. The score was all tied up 6-6 at the break, but the Leopards were the (much) better team in the second half.
Olen Morrison was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 105 yards and 2 TDs on only 12 carries, and also threw for 5 yards and 1 touchdown. The 105 yards were his most since the 21st, when he went for 105 vs. Sierra Lutheran.
Wells was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 yards. That's the most rushing yards they have managed all season.
Wells' victory was their third straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0. Those wins were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.0 points over those games. As for Sierra Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wells will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Virginia City at 12:00 p.m. on September 4. The matchup will give the Leopards their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Sierra Lutheran, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Carlin at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th.
Come cheer on the volleyball teams as they take on Wendover Utah:
4:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Wells High School Cross Country Schedule
* Schedule is subject to change*
We are looking for donations to help support our PAES Lab and provide valuable hands-on learning experiences for our students!
We are currently in need of:
Air Fryer
2x4 Lumber
If you are able to donate an air fryer or 2x4s, we would greatly appreciate your support!
Please call the high school office with any questions.
*schedule is subject to change*
Go Leopards!
⛳ 2026 SEASON SCHEDULE ⛳
Get ready to cheer on our Lady Leopards!
The 2026 Volleyball Schedule is here! From August 22nd through the 1A State Tournament November 5th–7th, come support our Lady Leopards at home and on the road. Leopard Pride! 🐾🏐
Check out the full schedule below and mark your calendars!
*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
GO LEOPARDS! 🧡🖤
SENIOR SUNRISE — CLASS OF 2027
The Class of 2027 kicked off their senior year with a beautiful Senior Sunrise
Here’s to an amazing senior year, Leopards! 🎓🐾
🧡🖤We can’t wait to see what you accomplish!🧡🖤
Wells Combined School Bell Schedule 2026-2027
Need a little extra help getting ready for the new school year? Come see us!
Tuesday, August 18th
5:00 PM
Wells Elementary School
During the Elementary School Open House
We’ll have:
Clothing
Backpacks
Food boxes
Hygiene products
Open to all ages! We hope to see you there!
Join us for our Open Houses and get ready for a great new school year!
Wells Elementary School
Tuesday, August 18
5:00–6:00 PM
Wells Junior High/High School
Wednesday, August 19
6:00–7:00 PM
Come meet our new principal, new staff members, and your students’ teachers! We look forward to seeing everyone and welcoming you back for the 2026–2027 school year! 🐾🧡🖤
