HIGH SCHOOL

Photos: Nation's top soph. guard seeks fun at home and on the court

Caitlin Clark, center, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team. But the West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard seeks a normal kid life. Clark, a 5-11 guard who is scoring 27.2 points a game, can sink a 25-foot 3-pointer or nonchalantly pass the ball behind her back to a teammate.
Caitlin Clark, center, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team. But the West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard seeks a normal kid life. Clark, a 5-11 guard who is scoring 27.2 points a game, can sink a 25-foot 3-pointer or nonchalantly pass the ball behind her back to a teammate.
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Clark, right, and her lab partners Erin Kleppe and Kate Flynn, left, work on experiments in advanced chemistry class Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
Clark, right, and her lab partners Erin Kleppe and Kate Flynn, left, work on experiments in advanced chemistry class Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
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Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, clowns around with her younger brother Colin at their home Feb. 13, 2018. Clark, a 5-11 guard who is scoring 27.2 points a game, can sink a 25-foot 3-pointer or nonchalantly pass the ball behind her back to a teammate.
Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, clowns around with her younger brother Colin at their home Feb. 13, 2018. Clark, a 5-11 guard who is scoring 27.2 points a game, can sink a 25-foot 3-pointer or nonchalantly pass the ball behind her back to a teammate.
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Clark, center, listens to Peg Conlon with her lab partners in advanced chemistry class Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
Clark, center, listens to Peg Conlon with her lab partners in advanced chemistry class Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
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Clark heads to advanced chemistry class Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
Clark heads to advanced chemistry class Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
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Dowling girl's basketball team practices Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
Dowling girl's basketball team practices Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
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West Des Moines Dowling girl's basketball team end practice Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
West Des Moines Dowling girl's basketball team end practice Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
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Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball during practice Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball during practice Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
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Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, listens to head coach Kristin Meyer during practice Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in West Des Moines.
Caitlin Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, listens to head coach Kristin Meyer during practice Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in West Des Moines.
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Caitlin Clark gives a treat to the family golden retriever Bella Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at her West Des Moines home. Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
Caitlin Clark gives a treat to the family golden retriever Bella Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at her West Des Moines home. Clark, a West Des Moines Dowling Catholic guard, is the nation's top-ranked sophomore, the subject of a recruiting battle between the country's top women's college programs and a member of the USA U16 national team.
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