Wake Forest Men's Soccer Player Mark Ellington Suffers Mild Stroke :: Junior forward remained in the hospital Wednesday night for observations

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Wake Forest Men's Soccer Player Mark Ellington Suffers Mild Stroke

Junior forward remained in the hospital Wednesday night for observations

Nov. 3, 2005

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest team physicians confirmed that Demon Deacon junior forward Mark Ellington suffered a mild stroke on Wednesday. The Swansboro native was hospitalized at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Wednesday night for observation.

"It has been determined that these symptoms were the results of a mild stroke," Wake Forest trainer Stephen Wiley said. "Mark is in good condition and, as always, his spirits are high. He's recovering well and appears not to have any type of deficits after the stroke."

Ellington will not be available for Wake Forest in its ACC regular season finale against Virginia at Spry Stadium Friday night. His status for the rest of the season is unknown.

"Obviously, the entire team's thoughts are with Mark at this time," said 12th-year head coach Jay Vidovich. "He spent the night in the hospital and has a good mindset about everything, but for something like this to happen, not only to a 20-year old kid, but an athlete, is scary."

Ellington, who played in 17 matches and started 15, leads Wake Forest in points (17) and goals (8). He ranks seventh in the ACC in goals.