WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – For Caitlin Clark, March 2025 has been a whirlwind. From leading Iowa in a dramatic NCAA Tournament run to being the face of college basketball across the nation, the All-American superstar has been praised for her on-court brilliance and off-court poise. But nothing prepared her fans—or her hometown—for what happened during a surprise visit to her alma mater, Dowling Catholic High School.
What was meant to be a low-key stop to see former teachers and support staff turned into a moment that brought the entire community to tears.
A Quiet Legend Still Sweeping the Halls
While walking through the polished halls of Dowling Catholic, Clark paused near the gymnasium she once dominated as a high school phenom. But what caught her attention wasn’t the basketball banners hanging above—it was the familiar figure mopping the floor beneath them.