​Milan’s volleyball team has a doctor on the sidelines.Loulou Batta, a recent doctoral graduate from the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering is taking over as varsity volleyball coach for the Big Reds.She is the former junior varsity coach at Milan and has an extensive resume of coaching club teams.She is one of three new faces on the sidelines for Monroe County Region teams in 2026.More: Flat Rock falls to Country Day in Division 2 state volleyball finalJason Stanke has taken over at Jefferson and Corey Ness is the new coach at Summerfield.Airport has the same coach with a new name. Janelle Nagy got married during the offseason. Her new last name is Knaggs.Previews for all of the Region schools follow.AIRPORTCoach: Janelle Knaggs, second year.2025 record: 27-9.Returning starters: Seniors Myra VaWashenova, Jane Smart, Jenna Kemp, Katlyn Roecker; juniors: Mya Stahr, Julia Dyson.Other players: Juniors Alanna Ogonowski, Abby Jones, Darby Philbeck, Chloe Furman; sophomores Sophia Ruhlig, Ella Prush, Avarie Trythall; freshman Hope Sisler.Season outlook: Eight seniors were lost to graduation and Dyson will be sidelined until October with an injury.Coach’s comments: “This group has a tremendous amount of potential despite being a young team. We will continue to put in the work, build trust, and grow together as a team to achieve the success we are striving for.”BEDFORDCoach: Bree Russow, fourth year.2025 record: 31-15.Returning starters: Seniors Madyson Wallace, Kennadi Goulet, Blair Russow, Anna Gray, Olivia Eby, Kiersten Soss, Hayden Fausze; junior Ellerie King; sophomore Cady Fischer. Other players: Seniors Riley Sucheck, Amelia Burgermeister; junior Lexie Morris; sophomores Rylinn Schmenk, Presley Stark; freshman Rachel Walters.Season outlook: The Mules have 13 of their 15 player back from last season.Coach’s comments: “This is a great group of girls and having nine seniors gives us tremendous leadership and experience. Now we need to bring that to the court, stay composed in high-pressure matches, and focus on getting better one match at a time.”DUNDEECoach: Keri Salenbien, fourth year.2025 record: 24-10.Returning starters: Seniors Sophia Nolff, Tessa Purser, Cameron Kidd; juniors Lacey Evans, Mckenzie Heath; sophomore Leah Evans.Other players: Seniors Delaney Ostrowski, Presley Salenbien; juniors Aubrey Federer, Kaydie Rogers, Charli Scott, Bella Clemens.Season outlook: The Vikings have six starters back from a team that posted 24 wins last season.Coach’s comments: “We are strong defensively and have some big offensive weapons at the net. Our biggest focus will be playing together, communicating, and staying aggressive.”ERIE MASONCoach: Kayle Scott, second year.2025 record: 14-14-3.Returning starters: Seniors Addie Homrich, Zoie Stubleski, Kensey Kreger, Aubrey Iocoangeli; junior Kaylee WrightOther players: Juniors Holly Priest and Avery Koehn; sophomores Lexie Carner, Karlee Frank, Hayden Campbell; fresh