Herald staff
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Hickory High’s new head football coach Bill Brest stood almost in awe as he accepted congratuations on his first victory Friday night, a victory that christened the new turf field in Hermitage.
“Personally it feels great,” said an elated Brest, shortly after a resounding 40-12 triumph over West Middlesex that began his head coaching career at Hickory. “But it’s not about me, it’s about the kids. I’m happy for the kids. They worked so hard in summer and in camp and we even started school early.”
