🏀Junior High Boys Basketball Meeting 🏀
Saturday, October 10th at 4:30 PM in the Wells High School Gym
Important: A current physical is required before your athlete can participate in practice.
Basketball Fee: $25
Practice begins Monday, October 12th
We’re looking forward to a great basketball season!
Saturday, October 10th at 4:30 PM in the Wells High School Gym
Important: A current physical is required before your athlete can participate in practice.
Basketball Fee: $25
Practice begins Monday, October 12th
We’re looking forward to a great basketball season!
We are so proud of our Wells girls golf team! Two of our Lady Leopards, Melanie and Bella, will be competing at the NIAA State Golf Tournament at Jackpot Golf Club on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13–14.
Congratulations on qualifying for state, ladies! We are cheering you on and wishing you the best of luck! 🏌️♀️
Go Lady Leopards!
Congratulations on qualifying for state, ladies! We are cheering you on and wishing you the best of luck! 🏌️♀️
Go Lady Leopards!
On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, the Wells Varsity Girls Volleyball team lost their match against McDermitt High School, 2-3.
Volleyball Recap: Wells Pushes McDermitt to the Limit
Volleyball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. McDermitt Bulldogs
By Team Reports
Oct 2, 2026, 2:26 am
Wells was the 3-1 winner over McDermitt when they last played one another on September 12th, but their luck changed this time around. The Leopards fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. While the Leopards didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 25-16 in the first set.
Wells started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 16-25, 25-27, 25-16, 25-13, 15-3.
Wells has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's done some real damage to their 8-11 record this season. As for McDermitt, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-11 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Wells and Carlin will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Volleyball Preview: Both Rested off a Break, Wells and Carlin Return to Action
Volleyball Preview: Wells Leopards vs. Carlin Railroaders
By Team Reports
Oct 5, 2026, 12:16am
After both having extra time off, the Wells Leopards and Carlin Railroaders will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Thursday, Wells didn't have quite enough to beat McDermitt and fell 3-2. While the Leopards didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 25-16 in the first set.
Wells started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 16-25, 25-27, 25-16, 25-13, 15-3.
Meanwhile, Carlin lost 3-0 to Eureka on Thursday. The Railroaders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-11, 25-19.
Wells has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's taken a bite out of their 8-11 record this season. As for Carlin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Volleyball Recap: Wells Pushes McDermitt to the Limit
Volleyball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. McDermitt Bulldogs
By Team Reports
Oct 2, 2026, 2:26 am
Wells was the 3-1 winner over McDermitt when they last played one another on September 12th, but their luck changed this time around. The Leopards fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. While the Leopards didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 25-16 in the first set.
Wells started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 16-25, 25-27, 25-16, 25-13, 15-3.
Wells has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's done some real damage to their 8-11 record this season. As for McDermitt, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-11 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Wells and Carlin will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Volleyball Preview: Both Rested off a Break, Wells and Carlin Return to Action
Volleyball Preview: Wells Leopards vs. Carlin Railroaders
By Team Reports
Oct 5, 2026, 12:16am
After both having extra time off, the Wells Leopards and Carlin Railroaders will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Thursday, Wells didn't have quite enough to beat McDermitt and fell 3-2. While the Leopards didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 25-16 in the first set.
Wells started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 16-25, 25-27, 25-16, 25-13, 15-3.
Meanwhile, Carlin lost 3-0 to Eureka on Thursday. The Railroaders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-11, 25-19.
Wells has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's taken a bite out of their 8-11 record this season. As for Carlin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Congratulations to our girls’ golf team on a great performance at the Regional Golf Tournament today in Battle Mountain
🏆 Arabella M — 118, 6th Place
🏆 Melanie B — 121
Bella and Melanie both qualified for State!
Isabella E — 134, Personal Best
Gianna M — 141
Way to go, ladies! We are so proud of your hard work!
A big congratulations to Coach Huff and Coach Woolsey for all they do for our golfers!
🧡🖤 GO LEOPARDS! 🐾
🏆 Arabella M — 118, 6th Place
🏆 Melanie B — 121
Bella and Melanie both qualified for State!
Isabella E — 134, Personal Best
Gianna M — 141
Way to go, ladies! We are so proud of your hard work!
A big congratulations to Coach Huff and Coach Woolsey for all they do for our golfers!
🧡🖤 GO LEOPARDS! 🐾
Gallery: AAA Students of the Week 2026-2027
Elko Daily Free Press
6 October
**Student of the Week spotlights high school seniors throughout Elko County who are nominated by their school counselors and teachers and excel in academics, athletics and artistic achievements.
Aron Hansen
Wells High School senior Aron Hansen has maintained a 4.37 GPA while balancing honors and dual-credit courses with extensive participation in leadership, basketball, track and FFA. He has been class president for four years while also serving as the current FFA president after two years as vice president. Aron plans to earn his EMT certification and attend college after graduation.
Khloe DelRio
Wells High School senior Khloe Delrio is a dedicated three-sport athlete who has earned numerous honors, including First Team All-League in basketball, softball and volleyball. She was also named 1A North Softball League MVP. Khloe continues to challenge herself academically through college-level courses. After graduation, she plans to pursue her passion for athletics while attending college.
Adrianna Corral
Wells High School senior Adrianna Corral is a talented and independent artist who earned second place in the Congressional Art Competition, with her original artwork now displayed in the Nevada Congressional Office in Reno. She is Art Club President and has participated in band for three years. Adrianna plans to continue her passion for art in college after graduation.
Elko Daily Free Press
6 October
**Student of the Week spotlights high school seniors throughout Elko County who are nominated by their school counselors and teachers and excel in academics, athletics and artistic achievements.
Aron Hansen
Wells High School senior Aron Hansen has maintained a 4.37 GPA while balancing honors and dual-credit courses with extensive participation in leadership, basketball, track and FFA. He has been class president for four years while also serving as the current FFA president after two years as vice president. Aron plans to earn his EMT certification and attend college after graduation.
Khloe DelRio
Wells High School senior Khloe Delrio is a dedicated three-sport athlete who has earned numerous honors, including First Team All-League in basketball, softball and volleyball. She was also named 1A North Softball League MVP. Khloe continues to challenge herself academically through college-level courses. After graduation, she plans to pursue her passion for athletics while attending college.
Adrianna Corral
Wells High School senior Adrianna Corral is a talented and independent artist who earned second place in the Congressional Art Competition, with her original artwork now displayed in the Nevada Congressional Office in Reno. She is Art Club President and has participated in band for three years. Adrianna plans to continue her passion for art in college after graduation.
Congratulations to Luke M., Skylar H., Marcos C., Alta A., Eliza A., and April B. for being selected for the Regional Honor Choir
These talented students will travel to Elko on November 2–3.
A special congratulations to Mr. Roberson for helping support and prepare these students for this outstanding opportunity!
These talented students will travel to Elko on November 2–3.
A special congratulations to Mr. Roberson for helping support and prepare these students for this outstanding opportunity!
🔥 FIRE PREVENTION PRESENTATION 🔥
Our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students enjoyed a special Fire Prevention presentation today.
Our students learned important safety tips, including how to prevent fires, what to do in an emergency, and why fire safety is so important.
A big thank you to our firefighters for taking the time to visit our students and teach them about fire safety! We appreciate all you do for our school!
Our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students enjoyed a special Fire Prevention presentation today.
Our students learned important safety tips, including how to prevent fires, what to do in an emergency, and why fire safety is so important.
A big thank you to our firefighters for taking the time to visit our students and teach them about fire safety! We appreciate all you do for our school!
CONGRATULATIONS, WELLS FFA
Nevada FFA hosted the Soils, Range, and Homesite Career Development Events (CDEs) in Ely, Nevada, and Wells FFA had an outstanding showing!
SOILS CDE
1st Place High Team — WELLS FFA
1st High Individual — Alivia S.
2nd High Individual— Maggie N.
3rd High Individual — Cassidy R.
RANGE EVALUATION CDE
1st Place High Team — WELLS FFA
1st High Individual— Colter R.
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our talented team members and Mr. Noorda for their hard work, dedication, and success! We are incredibly proud of you! 🧡🐾
*Thank you to Madison David, as well as Logan and Emma Ballard, who were instrumental in the Range contest win!
Way to represent Wells FFA!
The Cross Country team competed at the Bob Conley Invitational in Pocatello, Idaho, on October 1st. All runners competed in the Varsity B Division.
Boys:
🥈 Isaac – 8th place | 17:20.4
Weston – 105th place | 19:44.8
Chad – 158th place | 21:00.1
James – 199th place | 26:51.5
Teo – 201st place | 28:54.1 PR 🎉
Girls:
Maggie – 49th place | 22:25.9
April – 87th place | 24:01.6
Brynli – 148th place | 30:30.9
Great job, Leopards! Congratulations to Teo on setting a new personal best!
Boys:
🥈 Isaac – 8th place | 17:20.4
Weston – 105th place | 19:44.8
Chad – 158th place | 21:00.1
James – 199th place | 26:51.5
Teo – 201st place | 28:54.1 PR 🎉
Girls:
Maggie – 49th place | 22:25.9
April – 87th place | 24:01.6
Brynli – 148th place | 30:30.9
Great job, Leopards! Congratulations to Teo on setting a new personal best!
🏀 JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL MEETING 🏀
Attention 7th & 8th Grade Girls interested in Intramural Basketball
Monday, October 5th
5:00 PM
GBC Trailer by Wells Elementary School
Meet the coach, get the practice schedule, and receive all the important information about Girls Intramural Basketball.
Attention 7th & 8th Grade Girls interested in Intramural Basketball
Monday, October 5th
5:00 PM
GBC Trailer by Wells Elementary School
Meet the coach, get the practice schedule, and receive all the important information about Girls Intramural Basketball.
CONGRATULATIONS FALL SPIRIT!
2nd Place – Fall Season NIAA Class 1A State Academic Team Champions
🥇 Pahranagat Valley — 3.79
🥈 WELLS — 3.54
🥉 Indian Springs — 3.12
We are proud of our Leopards for demonstrating excellence in the classroom! 🧡🖤🐾
**The team GPA is calculated by averaging the unweighted GPAs of all varsity team members from the last semester. The
NIAA regards the State Academic Championship award as equally significant as the Athletic Championship award. As
NIAA coaches and administrators consistently emphasize, participants are students first and athletes second.
2nd Place – Fall Season NIAA Class 1A State Academic Team Champions
🥇 Pahranagat Valley — 3.79
🥈 WELLS — 3.54
🥉 Indian Springs — 3.12
We are proud of our Leopards for demonstrating excellence in the classroom! 🧡🖤🐾
**The team GPA is calculated by averaging the unweighted GPAs of all varsity team members from the last semester. The
NIAA regards the State Academic Championship award as equally significant as the Athletic Championship award. As
NIAA coaches and administrators consistently emphasize, participants are students first and athletes second.
🎃👻 HALLOWEEN SPOOKY BINGO NIGHT👻🎃
Join us for a fun night of BINGO, costumes, and family fun! 🕸️
Friday, October 23rd
Doors Open: 4:30 PM
Bingo Starts: 5:00 PM
Silver Sage Senior Center
👻 Come dressed in your favorite costume! Everyone in costume will be entered into our Costume Contest!
Bring the whole family and enjoy a spooky night of fun! 🎃
Join us for a fun night of BINGO, costumes, and family fun! 🕸️
Friday, October 23rd
Doors Open: 4:30 PM
Bingo Starts: 5:00 PM
Silver Sage Senior Center
👻 Come dressed in your favorite costume! Everyone in costume will be entered into our Costume Contest!
Bring the whole family and enjoy a spooky night of fun! 🎃
🏀 INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL IS HERE 🏀
Calling all 7th & 8th grade boys and girls who are interested in playing
Practice starts October 12th
Before participating, students must have:
• A current physical
• A completed and signed Intramural Packet — available in the High School Office
• A $25 Intramural fee
**Important: The $25 intramural fee is separate from the district athletic fee. The district athletic fee only applies to high school athletes.
Get your paperwork completed and get ready to hit the court!
Calling all 7th & 8th grade boys and girls who are interested in playing
Practice starts October 12th
Before participating, students must have:
• A current physical
• A completed and signed Intramural Packet — available in the High School Office
• A $25 Intramural fee
**Important: The $25 intramural fee is separate from the district athletic fee. The district athletic fee only applies to high school athletes.
Get your paperwork completed and get ready to hit the court!
Wells Combined School Fall Concert
Come out and enjoy an evening of music featuring our amazing Wells Combined School students
Wednesday, October 7th
6:30 PM
Wells High School Auditorium
Free Admission
Bring your family and friends and come support our talented students!
Come out and enjoy an evening of music featuring our amazing Wells Combined School students
Wednesday, October 7th
6:30 PM
Wells High School Auditorium
Free Admission
Bring your family and friends and come support our talented students!
Wells Junior High Intramural Track Results
Our Junior High athletes had a great day at the track meet on September 26. Congratulations to all of our athletes on their hard work and strong performances!
100m
• Mirian – 16.16
• Natalie – 17.31
• Dorothy – 17.65
200m
• Berkley – 33.41
• Mirian – 34.81
• Dorothy – 35.60
• Natalie – 37.12
400m
• Berkley – 1:19.41 – 2nd Place
• Natalie – 1:32.78 – 6th Place
800m
• Berkley – 2:55.24 – 3rd Place – NEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECORD
• Anson – 3:31.62 – 4th Place
1600m
• Berkley – 6:26.24 – 1st Place – NEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECORD
• Anson – 6:57.16 – 5th Place
Long Jump
• Anson – 10' 10"
Shot Put
• Quincy – 18' 3"
Discus
• Quincy – 35' 2"
Congratulations to Berkley on setting two new Wells Junior High School records in the 800m and 1600m!
Our Junior High athletes had a great day at the track meet on September 26. Congratulations to all of our athletes on their hard work and strong performances!
100m
• Mirian – 16.16
• Natalie – 17.31
• Dorothy – 17.65
200m
• Berkley – 33.41
• Mirian – 34.81
• Dorothy – 35.60
• Natalie – 37.12
400m
• Berkley – 1:19.41 – 2nd Place
• Natalie – 1:32.78 – 6th Place
800m
• Berkley – 2:55.24 – 3rd Place – NEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECORD
• Anson – 3:31.62 – 4th Place
1600m
• Berkley – 6:26.24 – 1st Place – NEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECORD
• Anson – 6:57.16 – 5th Place
Long Jump
• Anson – 10' 10"
Shot Put
• Quincy – 18' 3"
Discus
• Quincy – 35' 2"
Congratulations to Berkley on setting two new Wells Junior High School records in the 800m and 1600m!
Cross Country at the Burley Hope Run-PINK OUT
Our Leopards competed at the Burley Hope Run on Friday, September 18th, putting in strong performances and continuing to build a great season!
JV Boys
• Jayden K. — 29th, 21:04.2
• Chad R. — 30th, 21:04.3
• James B. — 86th, 28:09.6
• Teo G. — 90th, 32:37
Varsity Girls
• Maggie N. — 14th, 22:04.1
• April B. — 34th, 24:15.9
• Millie C. — 39th, 24:28.7
• Marli D. — 57th, 28:13.4 Season Best
Varsity Boys
• Isaac G. — 3rd Place, 17:31.8 🥉
• Weston S. — 40th, 20:01.7
Our Leopards competed at the Burley Hope Run on Friday, September 18th, putting in strong performances and continuing to build a great season!
JV Boys
• Jayden K. — 29th, 21:04.2
• Chad R. — 30th, 21:04.3
• James B. — 86th, 28:09.6
• Teo G. — 90th, 32:37
Varsity Girls
• Maggie N. — 14th, 22:04.1
• April B. — 34th, 24:15.9
• Millie C. — 39th, 24:28.7
• Marli D. — 57th, 28:13.4 Season Best
Varsity Boys
• Isaac G. — 3rd Place, 17:31.8 🥉
• Weston S. — 40th, 20:01.7
A HUGE thank you to WREC and WHS FFA for hosting such a successful Community Rally last night!
The food was delicious, and it was wonderful to come together as a community to recognize and celebrate all of our local teams and athletes. We appreciate everyone who helped make the evening such a great success!
Thank you for supporting our students, athletes, and community! 🧡🖤
The food was delicious, and it was wonderful to come together as a community to recognize and celebrate all of our local teams and athletes. We appreciate everyone who helped make the evening such a great success!
Thank you for supporting our students, athletes, and community! 🧡🖤
READ-A-THON DRESS-UP DAYS
Wells Elementary is celebrating Read-A-Thon with a fun week of dress-up days!
October 5–8
Monday, October 5 – Career Day
Dress up as what you want to be when you grow up
Tuesday, October 6 – Theme Day
Show off your creativity and dress to the theme
Wednesday, October 7 – Wacky Wednesday
Go wild with your silliest, wackiest outfit
Thursday, October 8 – Pajama Day
Come to school cozy in your favorite pajamas
📚 Let’s Read, Dress Up, and Have Fun!
Wells Elementary is celebrating Read-A-Thon with a fun week of dress-up days!
October 5–8
Monday, October 5 – Career Day
Dress up as what you want to be when you grow up
Tuesday, October 6 – Theme Day
Show off your creativity and dress to the theme
Wednesday, October 7 – Wacky Wednesday
Go wild with your silliest, wackiest outfit
Thursday, October 8 – Pajama Day
Come to school cozy in your favorite pajamas
📚 Let’s Read, Dress Up, and Have Fun!
💛 WEAR GOLD FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS 💛
Wells Junior High & High School will be showing our support for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Wear Gold
Tuesday, September 29
Wells Junior High & High School will be showing our support for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Wear Gold
Tuesday, September 29
🏌️♀️ 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)