 Farmer had scored 30 points in Clay County's regular season matchup with Pulaski County, but his team lost by one point in overtime.In the tournament rematch, Pulaski County held Farmer to 20 points and won 83–78; Coach Dave Fraley credited a defense centered on stopping Farmer for his team's victory.In the "Lexington Herald-Leader"'s 1986–87 preseason coaches' poll, Clay County was ranked 14th in the state, and Farmer was named one of the state's best 25 players.