Caitlin Clark Makes Heartbreaking Choice. Her father, Brent Clark, had to stand in for Caitlin Clark after she was forced to make an impossible decision involving her legendary “60-point game” high school legacy. An induction into her high school’s Hall of Fame was a moment she had earned, but it conflicted with a pivotal playoff game. This wrenching conflict between celebrating the past and fighting for the future reveals the immense pressure on today’s top athletes. How do you balance personal milestones with team responsibilities?