An injured Lincoln East High School football player remained in critical condition Sunday afternoon.
Brady Beran
Brady Beran underwent emergency surgery Friday night at BryanLGH Medical Center West after sustaining a head injury in a game against Lincoln Southeast.
The 6-foot, 185-pound Beran and a Southeast player rammed helmets while Beran was blocking on a kickoff return. Beran walked to the bench on his own but later went into convulsions while he was being examined.
Beran's brother, Matt, told the Lincoln Journal Star that Brady was able to respond to stimulation after the surgery. When medical personnel pinched his hand, he squeezed back, and he moved his feet when they were tickled, Matt Beran said.
Doctors believe a vein between the two halves of Brady's brain ruptured in the impact, Matt Beran said. In surgery they stopped the bleeding and removed some of his skull to make room for the swelling, Matt Beran said.
Doctors plan to keep Brady comatose for a few days to keep him resting and prevent stress on his brain, Matt Beran said.
Thoughts and prayers for him and his family.