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Heights High Assistant Coach Is Now Stable
Mario Houston was in critical condition after suffering a major stroke Friday, but is now stable
Cleveland Heights High School assistant football coach Mario Houston is now in stable condition after on Friday at midnight.
"They have begun to take him off of some of the medication, and he tried a few times to open his eyes last night," said district spokeswoman Angee Shaker by email. "He will have a long road ahead. But at this point, he is stable."
Houston, 40, had no prior medical condition, sources in the school's athletic department said. The incident happened at home.
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Houston had surgery Friday at the Cleveland Clinic to relieve pressure on his brain, and was in critical condition, Shaker said.
The football game against Euclid was moved from Friday night to Saturday morning, and despite being down 7-0 at the half and playing under emotional stress.
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Editor's note: Sports contributor Gregory B. Richards and associate local editor Megan Rozsa contributed to this post.
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