On a crisp autumn evening in West Des Moines, a gymnasium filled with banners, family, and proud alumni buzzed with anticipation. Caitlin Clark’s name was etched on the program, scheduled to take center stage as her high school honored her with a Hall of Fame induction — an accolade marking her unforgettable “60-point game” that had already become the stuff of legend. But as the crowd stirred, waiting for their hometown star to return, the reality hit: Caitlin wasn’t there.

The Legacy That Built Her

The Present That Demanded Everything

Fans Torn, Emotions Divided
The Cost of Greatness
What Comes Next

The Final Word
