If the Erie-Prophetstown boys cross country co-op ever ever considers adopting a sport-specific nickname, the Good Samaritans would be a fine candidate.

Last winter, Erie senior Connor Saad hurt his hip during the basketball season. He missed out on valuable training during the past summer and, when cross country season arrived, he was severely pronating in his gait, his right foot turned outward about 45 degrees.

Before the first meet arrived, Saad succumbed to intensifying pain. A visit to the doctor revealed an injured IT band along the outside of his right thigh.