'Twin' Champagnie Forging His Own Path At St. John's

A year ago at this time, Julian Champagnie admits he was in a very different place.

For the first time in his life he was on his own. He was without his wingman, his constant companion, his other half. After playing his entire life with his twin brother, Justin, the Champagnie Brothers Act was breaking up as Justin decided to attend the University of Pittsburgh.

When it came time for Julian to make his college choice, he decided it was best for him to be a bit closer to home and St. John’s became his landing spot. There was a little bit of history with the Red Storm in the Champagnie family as father, Ranford, won a national championship with the Johnnies’ soccer program back in 1996. But…