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Davis cleared for Bravettes postseason run
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After tearing her ACL a second time just six months ago, Cierra Davis was given the go-ahead from her doctor to join the Annawan Bravettes basketball team. The No. 2 ranked team in Class 1A will begin its charge toward a state championship on Wednesday in the regional semifinals and the junior will be available to play. "I'm going to take it slow and not force it," said Davis who transferred from Alleman in December. "I'm so excited to get back on the court in uniform. I'm going to do whatever coach wants me to do." What coach Jason Burkiewicz wants is to ease her into the game. "She's not going to play big minutes like she will next year," Burkiewicz said. "We've been succeeding all year, so really I see her as helping us out a few minutes here and a few minutes there. When Megan (Foes) or Celina (VanHyfte) get winded I can see her filling in there." Burkiewicz added he would also use her at the end of games in free-throw shooting situations, as she has been able to keep up her form throughout the injury, practicing free throws. Since transferring, Cierra, along with sister Dominique, who was ruled ineligible to play after the transfer, have been on the Bravettes bench cheering Annawan to a 24-2 record. "They've brought a lot of personality to the team. They're always going crazy on the bench," Burkiewicz said. "I wasn't sure how it was going to work out, but they've all really jelled together." Davis, like anyone coming off an injury, is antsy to get back to playing full speed. However, she's aware of her past and is cautious about having the same injury a dreaded third time. "It's a constant worry, but at the same time I'm going to try and be fearless," Davis said. "I really don't want to rush it, but it felt great today at practice." Davis had been cleared to start running and conditioning earlier this year, but is still not in normal end-of-season form. "We approached it as if we wouldn't have either of the girls all season so to have anything is a bonus," Burkiewicz said. "Her mom told me how much of a competitor she is and she's worried about her doing too much so we're going to keep an eye on her." Burkiewicz won't be the only one. Adding someone with Davis' talent to one of the already top teams in the state is going to turn more than a couple heads. 
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Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
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