Seattle Christian basketball player Katie Collier, who was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia in September, has been cleared by doctors to return to the court.

The University of Washington-bound senior, who has gone through chemotherapy to treat the disease, was able to complete the required 10 practices to earn eligibility and will play in her first game at 5 p.m. Friday at Vashon High School.

Collier was expected to miss the season while undergoing treatment, but the 18-year-old felt well enough to play and her father, Mark, said doctors encouraged it.

"We sure feel blessed that she is progressing so well," Mark said.