Sad news from 1-21-15. Former Olathe North and Simone Award winner James Franklin was found dead in his apartment on Monday, January 19th 2015. James Franklin helped Olathe North to an undefeated, state championship season in 2009. He broke Jim Bouknights single season rushing record with 2,803 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior. He went on to play at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, then went on to star at the Northwest Missouri State.
