Marshall Ackley of Nyssa High School traveled nearly the width of the state of Oregon to compete in the decathlon hosted by Sweet Home High School March 31 and April 1.
It was worth it for Ackley, who scored 6188 points to win the 10-event competition.
The real story over the weekend, though, was the young talent who showed up to compete.
Of the 11 Sweet Home competitors, the top finisher was Sweet Home Junior…