Local Athletes Shine at Statewide Summit Decathlon: Burns' Carson Volle Emerges as Top Performer

Carson Volle, a junior from Burns, won the Summit Decathlon on March 30, 2024. The two-day event featured track and field athletes from across the state in 10 events. Volle scored a total of 5,277 points. Other performances of note were Union sophomore Jackson Davenport, who came sixth with 4,583 points, and La Pine sophomore Brody Groves, who came tenth with 3,916 points. Union sophomore Kai Russell also competed, finishing 23rd with 2,721 points.

The girls' competition had more athletes from eastern Oregon, from Union, Lakeview, and La Pine. Union freshman Sawyer Shoemaker was the highest placed, coming sixth with 2,917 points after seven events. Lakeview sophomore Paige Owens finished eighth with 2,835 points. La Pine freshman Sydney Schreiber was 11th with 2,718 points.

Union junior Kaelyn Shoemaker was 17th with 2,204 points, while Lakeview junior Johanna Heil was 19th with 2,086 points. Union eighth-grader Jersey Davenport was 20th with 1,913 points, and Lakeview senior Deanna Wakefield was 22nd.

In the individual events, Volle placed first in the 110-meter hurdles, second in the 400 meters and high jump, and fifth in the 100 meters. His lowest ranking was 22nd in the shot put. Davenport and Groves also performed well, with Davenport in the top 10 in five events and Groves in three.

The Summit Decathlon was an opportunity for these young athletes to display their abilities and compete at a high level. The performances of these athletes from Burns, Union, Lakeview, and La Pine highlight the talent in Oregon's track and field scene. The event ended with a recognition of the athletes' efforts and commitment to their sport.

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