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​Layla Ruesch, a White Pine County senior, was born and raised in Ely. “Growing up in a small community has allowed me to build strong connections with my family, friends, school and community," she said. "I am grateful to have grown up in Ely and for all the experiences that have helped shape who I am today." Ruesch is a three-sport athlete, playing volleyball, softball … [Read more...] about Senior Spotlight: Student Body President Layla Ruesch
White Pine High School
Senior Spotlight: Juliane Hughes
​Juliane Hughes, a White Pine County High School senior, is the oldest of six children. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, she and her family relocated to Ely about six years ago. Hughes participates in three sports. On the White Pine High School girls soccer team, she plays goalkeeper; she also plays for Elko Indar, a club team in Elko, Nevada. She has played soccer for … [Read more...] about Senior Spotlight: Juliane Hughes
Bobcat football kicks off league schedule at Lake Mead
The White Pine High School football team plays its first Southern 2A game of the season at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 at Lake Mead Christian Academy (2-2). The Bobcats enter play with a 2-3 record after taking down the Meadows Mustangs 26-6 at home way back on Sept. 18. The Bobcats should be well rested coming off their bye week. In his first season as WPHS head coach, Mike … [Read more...] about Bobcat football kicks off league schedule at Lake Mead
NIAA’s wrestling tournament decision comes at the expense of Southern Nevada families
For decades, Nevada high school wrestling followed a simple tradition: the state tournament alternated between northern and southern Nevada. It was a matter of basic fairness. Wrestlers from every corner of the state had the opportunity to compete for a state championship without being required to travel hundreds of miles year after year. That tradition has now effectively … [Read more...] about NIAA’s wrestling tournament decision comes at the expense of Southern Nevada families
Ladycats comeback from 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Wolverines
At halftime at West Wendover, the White Pine Ladycats soccer team found itself trailing the winless Wolverines 2-0. The Ladycats kept them winless, however, with three goals in the second half to pull off the comeback victory. “At halftime we just talked about settling down and playing our game. We were down 2-0, but I felt like we were creating opportunities—we just weren’t … [Read more...] about Ladycats comeback from 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Wolverines