Youngstown Chaney in 2008

Coach: John Protopapa

Last year was a rough one for the Cowboys, going 0-10 as the team adjusted to a new coaching staff and a new system. The good news is, the team should be more comfortable. The bad news is, there will be a lot of new starters — many of them juniors — and Chaney's schedule doesn't allow for any time to grow up. It opens the season with Fitch, Warren Harding and Boardman — all on the road. The Cowboys have good speed and there's some talent on the roster; the key is not to grow frustrated if the wins don't come early.