Caitlin Clark

Caitlin was a DCHS 4-year basketball starter leading her team to 3 state tournament appearances while earning all-state recognition all 4 seasons. In soccer, she was a 2-year starter who led her team to consecutive state tournament appearances, being named all-state as a freshman.

In basketball, Caitlin holds numerous state and DCHS records including most points scored in a Class 5A game...60 points. She was named 2x Iowa Gatorade Player of The Year and in 2020 earned national recognition as a Jordan Brand All-American and McDonald’s All-American.

Caitlin went on to play basketball for the University of Iowa, where she majored in Marketing. She led the Hawkeyes to back-to-back national championship appearances and was named 2x National Player of the Year, 2x Naismith Award winner, 2x Wooden Award winner and 2x AAU National Athlete of the Year. Caitlin closed her career at Iowa with numerous school, conference and national records including being named captain of the Academic All-American team and the NCAA's all-time leading scorer. Her Iowa #22 Jersey was retired in February 2025.

Caitlin was selected #1 in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever where she continues her love of playing basketball. Her rookie year continued her record-shattering performances, leading to her to her being named WNBA Rookie of The Year, and first team ALL WNBA. Caitlin was named Time Athlete of the Year in 2024. She is a 2x WNBA All-Star and named WNBA All-Star Captain in 2025. 

Caitlin continues to give back to communities through her work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation strives to inspire and uplift children and communities through education, nutrition and sport.

Caitlin’s favorite memories of DCHS include attending DCHS sports camps as a young girl, team dinners, the many laughs as part of Maroon Crew and the support and encouragement from coaches and teachers.