Dunlap Athlete Seeks Another State Title Before Notre Dame

Sammie Yeh aims to defend her high jump crown in final high school season.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:26am

Sammie Yeh, a senior at Dunlap High School, recently won the high jump title at the Class 3A Illinois Top Times Championship for the second consecutive year. Despite her success, Yeh remains driven to defend her IHSA high jump state championship in her final high school season before heading to Notre Dame.

Why it matters

Yeh's continued dominance in the high jump highlights the competitive spirit and drive of a top-tier high school athlete looking to cap off her career with another state title. Her success also brings recognition to the Dunlap track and field program.

The details

Yeh won the high jump at the Class 3A Illinois Top Times Championship on March 28, her second straight indoor title. The reigning IHSA high jump state champion, Yeh is using this momentum to prepare for the outdoor season and her final chance at a state championship before moving on to compete at Notre Dame.

  • Yeh won the high jump title at the Class 3A Illinois Top Times Championship on March 28, 2026.
  • Yeh is the reigning IHSA high jump state champion.

The players

Sammie Yeh

A senior at Dunlap High School and the reigning IHSA high jump state champion who recently won the high jump title at the Class 3A Illinois Top Times Championship for the second consecutive year.

Dunlap High School

The high school that Sammie Yeh attends and competes for in track and field.

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What they’re saying

“It's definitely a confidence booster going into outdoor (season), because it proved to myself that I'm not really that far off from where I want to be.”

— Sammie Yeh, Dunlap High School Senior

What’s next

Yeh will look to defend her IHSA high jump state championship in the upcoming outdoor season before moving on to compete at Notre Dame.

The takeaway

Sammie Yeh's drive to win another state title in her final high school season showcases the competitive spirit and determination of a top-tier high school athlete striving for excellence.