Top Story Sports Former Sandburg runner beats odds, sprained ankle to claim NCAA title for Notre Dame Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jul 1, 2022 Jul 1, 2022 Updated Oct 24, 2024 0 1 of 2 Dylan Jacobs, an Orland Park native and Sandburg graduate, wins the 10000-meter NCAA national championship June 8. Provided/University of Notre Dame Dylan Jacobs was a standout in cross country and track at Sandburg. Provided/Notre Dame Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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