Report: Hickory Hires Former Alexander Central Assistant To Take Over Football Program

Media reports indicate Joe Glass is leaving Lincolnton to become Hickory High’s new Head Football Coach. The hiring is expected to be made official today by Hickory Public Schools.

His eight seasons as a head coach include two years at Patton , four seasons at Concord Robinson and one year each at Eastern Guilford and Lincolnton. His career record is 50-44.

Glass will replace Russell Stone who resigned after Hickory suffered through a winless 0-7 season this Spring.

Glass was once an assistant at Hickory and was an assistant at Alexander Central as well.

The Red Tornadoes will be a part of a new conference this fall. The league will include St Stephens, Fred T Foard, Statesville. West Iredell, North Iredell, East Lincoln, and North Lincoln.

Hickory will open the Fall 2021 season on August 20th with a non-conference game in Taylorsville against Alexander Central .

Story: Hobbs Daily Report