Former VHS grad Farmer signs with St. Augustine’s University
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By Richard Burton
Correspondent
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By Richard Burton
Correspondent
As the school year winds down, many current and former
county athletes have decided on where they will continue their
athletic careers.Brandon Farmer, a former two-sport standout at
Vanguard High, recently signed in basketball with St. Augustine’s
(N.C.) University after spending one season at South
Carolina-Salkehatchie.
“Going up there worked out a lot better than I thought it would,” said Farmer, who averaged 3.3 points and 2.3 assists in helping his program qualify for the NJCAA National Tournament. “I’m excited about (moving on). (St. Augustine’s) is in a great city (Raleigh) and I am excited about the opportunity.”
Farmer, who played point guard in his first year in junior college, will now have three seasons to play for St. Augustine’s, which is a NCAA Division II school and plays in the CIAA.
“Going up there worked out a lot better than I thought it would,” said Farmer, who averaged 3.3 points and 2.3 assists in helping his program qualify for the NJCAA National Tournament. “I’m excited about (moving on). (St. Augustine’s) is in a great city (Raleigh) and I am excited about the opportunity.”
Farmer, who played point guard in his first year in junior college, will now have three seasons to play for St. Augustine’s, which is a NCAA Division II school and plays in the CIAA.
“I pass the ball much better now and I am better
at getting my team more involved,” said Farmer, a four-year starter in
high school for the VHS basketball program. “I’ve definitely improved
my basketball I.Q.”
