Well, Shawntae Payne can certainly be called one of the best athletes because she belongs in that special category — one that make those around her better.

For the past two weeks, Shawntae Payne has playing every game as if it were her last.

Back in a familiar position on Friday night, the Charlottesville girls basketball team did what it does best — win district tournament titles.

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.

Shawntae Payne stole the show as she scored more than half of her team’s points in a 49-41 road victory.

The Miller School’s girls basketball team has displayed its strength early this season, knocking off Charlottesville and Patrick Henry-Roanoke before falling to a very good Spotswood team in the championship of The Daily Progress NBC29 Holiday Classic on Tuesday.

William Monroe came within three points and a late illegal pick call from shaking up the area girls basketball scene on Friday night, but Charlottesville prevailed 48-45 in the Black Knights’ Jefferson District home opener.