Monroe County Region schools announce cross country coaching changes for 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Monroe County Region boys cross country programs head into the 2026 season with several coaching updates and roster adjustments across 14 schools. Former Olympian Todd Williams joins Monroe High as head coach, while Nick Eby and Christine Ost transition into leadership roles at St. Mary Catholic Central and Summerfield, respectively. Returning programs like Airport and Erie Mason report ambitions for league titles, bolstered by core groups of returning runners. Other schools, including Bedford and Flat Rock, focus on developing depth among younger rosters following the departure of senior athletes from previous seasons. Teams are now finalizing training as they prepare for early-season competition across the region.
- •Todd Williams joins Monroe High as the new cross country coach.
- •Nick Eby leaves St. Mary Catholic Central wrestling to coach cross country.
- •Erie Mason enters the season aiming to defend its Tri-Conference title.
- •Bedford reports a young roster with 20 of 27 runners in freshman or sophomore classes.
- •Flat Rock seeks a new lead runner following the graduation of school-record holder Jacob Stanislawski.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Previewing all 14 Monroe County Region girls cross country teams
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Previews for Monroe County Region boys cross country teams for 2026
"Monroe County Region girls cross country teams hit the ground running with half of the 14 coaches in their first or second year.
"Olympian Todd WIlliams comes home to lead Monroe's cross country team, previews of all 14 Monroe County Region boys teams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:00 AMPreviewing all 14 Monroe County Region girls cross country teams
Monroe County Region girls cross country teams hit the ground running with half of the 14 coaches in their first or second year.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:01 AMPreviews for Monroe County Region boys cross country teams for 2026
Olympian Todd WIlliams comes home to lead Monroe's cross country team, previews of all 14 Monroe County Region boys teams.
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