The first round of competition is complete – with Escalon’s Academic Decathlon starters handling a series of essays and interviews on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the county Office of Education in Stockton. This week, the entire team – starters and alternates – will take part in multiple tests and the starting nine will represent Escalon High in the Super Quiz. AcaDec coach George Megenney said the team worked hard to prepare for the academic competition.