March 1 - Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

Kansan – March 12, 2009KCK League Defensive Player of the Yearby Nick SloanOur choice for the Kansas City, Kan., League Defensive Player of the Year is Sumner Academy'sDavonte Chaney.Chaney, who was Sumner Academy's best defensive player over the course of the 2008-09 season, was oftenresponsible for shutting down the opposing team's best scorer. Specifically in KCK League play, Chaney shutdown or at least contained some key scorers from rival teams across the league.He was a part Sumner's aggressive defense that forced turnovers on the other side. When he was in foul trouble,the team's defense took a hit, most notably in yesterday's defeat against Topeka-Hayden.Just a junior, Chaney will lead the Sabres along with teammate Reese Holliday next year.