The Woodlands player suffers brain injury

The Woodlands linebacker Grant Milton (21) was taken from the game by Ambulance during the fourth quarter of a Class 6A Division I, region semifinal high school football playoff game at McLane Stadium on Saturday, November 26, 2016, in Waco. The Woodlands defeated Austin Bowie 52-31. (Joe Buvid / For the Houston Chronicle) less The Woodlands linebacker Grant Milton (21) was taken from the game by Ambulance during the fourth quarter of a Class 6A Division I, region semifinal high school football playoff game at McLane Stadium on ... more Photo: Joe Buvid, For The Chronicle Photo: Joe Buvid, For The Chronicle Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close The Woodlands player suffers brain injury 1 / 17 Back to Gallery

The Woodlands senior linebacker Grant Milton was rushed to the hospital for emergency brain surgery during The Woodlands' 52-31 win over Austin Bowie on Saturday at McLane Stadium in Waco.

The Woodlands coach Mark Schmid declined comment Sunday, wanting to leave comment to the family.

A CaringBridge web site was set up Sunday to give updates on his condition. According to the page, Milton underwent emergency surgery and remains hospitalized.

The Woodlands High School Football Quarterback Club is hosting a prayer gathering at 6 p.m. Sunday at StoneBridge Church for Milton.

Details on what led to the surgery are unclear, but Bowie junior defensive back Pierce Withers tweeted after the game that Milton had a seizure on the sideline and was having brain surgery Saturday night.

prayers out for #21 from the woodlands... he had a seizure on the sideline and is having brain surgery right now. keep him in ur prayers — Pierce Withers (@pwithers0) November 27, 2016

The Woodlands (13-0) is in the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2011.