2002

Jim Bouknight

Senior RB

Olathe (Kan.) North HS

Jim Bouknight (pronounced Bo-night) was the third straight Olathe North tailback that to win the Simone Award.

As a senior, he broke Darren Sproles rushing record at Olathe North by tallying 2,793 yards and 34 touchdowns for the Eagles.  He rushed for a school-record 330 yards in a win over Olathe East.

Bouknight's efforts helped the Eagles won the Kansas 6A Championship for the sixth time in seven years.

Bouknight signed on to play at Central Missouri State as a running back.

Jim Bouknight and Anthony Simone	Jim Bouknight enters the Olathe North gym at the Simone Awards ceremony
2002 Simone Awards program cover	2002 Fontana Award winner Willie Cashmore of St. PIus X, St. Pius X assistant coach Benny Palmatiere, St. Pius X head coach Rick Byers and 2002 Bell Award winner Charlie Simone of St. Pius X