Bounous was a two-time All-American pitcher for the Hornets from 1975-77.  He is the all-time ESU career leader in wins with 33 and is second in strikeouts with 242.  He was 33-11 (.750) with a 2.60 ERA.  He also shares ESU career records for shutouts (10) and complete games (29). He became the first player in ESU history to throw a nine-inning no-hitter when he blanked Ft. Hays State 1-0, on May 15, 1975.  The Wichita native helped ESU to three CSIC and NAIA?District 10 championships and was a member of a Hornet squad which finished third at the NAIA World Series in 1976.  In 1976 and 1977, he was named first-team All-District 10 and All-Area III.  He also showed his excellence in the classroom by being named ESU Student-Athlete of the Year in 1977.