The Black Knights certainly did not lack confidence on Friday night, as they outplayed, outhustled and outrebounded Grafton en route to a 59-48 win in the Group AA, Division 4 quarterfinals at Christopher Newport University’s Freeman Center.

Shawntae Payne scored seven straight points and had a critical steal in the final minute to help the Black Knights take control and secure the 50-44 road win.

In addition to a $2.1 million fiscal 2008 surplus, of which much will be used to help the city stay afloat in the feeble economy, the city had an additional $3.6 million in unspent funds from city departments.

Albemarle used a well-rounded team performance and excelled in all three phases of the game in a win over a battered and outmanned Charlottesville team Friday night.

Rarely do three such signal-callers come through school at the exact same time, but this year, fans across the Jefferson District will be treated to a trio of quarterbacks who have the potential to play at the next level. Monticello’s Michael Graham, Orange’s Quintin Hunter and Charlottesville’s Kevin Leatherwood will give defensive coordinators headaches all season.

Charlottesville Fire Chief Charles Werner has been elected chairman of the Executive Committee of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Emergency Communications and Office for Interoperability and Compatibility.

“(CHS athletic director) Rick (Lilly) sold me on the program,” said Chris Fraser, who was introduced to the press as the new head coach Monday afternoon. “He sold me on his vision, his energy and his enthusiasm. I think it’s going to be a great situation for both of us.”

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