ROSCOE — Stated plainly, the last three years weren’t pretty for the Roscoe Plowboys.

Going through an expected rebuilding phase after four straight playoff seasons, including trips to the third round in 2015 and 2016, coach Jake Freeman’s squad struggled to a combined 5-25 record, being outscored  1,291-531 over that stretch.

But with 17 lettermen and the bulk of their starters back from last year’s 1-10 squad, the Plowboys finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. And to hear Freeman tell it, it’s blinding.