Jim Knauf

Football:  Varsity 3 years

Honorable Mention All Conference - Junior Year

Team ranked 7th in State - Junior Year

Captain - Senior Year

All Conference - Senior Year

Honorable Mention All State Linebacker - Senior Year

First Team Detroit Free Press - Senior Year

All State Offensive Guard - Senior Year

Team ranked 8th in State - Senior Year

Held School Record - Most Tackles (201)

Wrestling:  Varsity 3 Years

Second Place in Regionals - Junior Year

Co-Captain - Senior Year

All Conference - Senior Year

Third Place in State - Senior Year

College:  

Wrestling - Ashland College in Wisconsin

1973 National Qualifier

Jim is a partner in the JK Masonry business which is based in Comstock Park. In 1975 he married Janet Stevens, another Sparta High School grad. They have four children: Corey, Amanda, Ben, and Joseph. Since high school and college, Jim’s athletic abilities have been put to good use as a volunteer coach for Sparta’s 78er football program. He is also a past president of the Sparta Freestyle Wrestling Club.

Jim says, “Make a commitment to a sport of your choice. With total commitment and the talents God has given you, you can be a success in your sport.”