LCA’s Phillips named 2025 KCAA Mr. Basketball
Published 9:32 pm Sunday, March 2, 2025
Legacy Christian Academy senior Cole Phillips has been named the 2025 KCAA Mr. Basketball, the highest individual honor awarded by the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association (KCAA).
This prestigious award recognizes excellence in academics, athletic performance, and community and church involvement. Phillips is the first player in school history to receive the honor, marking a milestone achievement for Legacy Christian Academy basketball.
Phillips, who was honored this past Saturday, had a standout season, averaging 29 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 4.9 steals per game.
In addition to being named KCAA Mr. Basketball, Phillips was selected to the KCAA All-Tournament Team and earned First Team All-State honors.
Fellow senior Trace Stivers also earned First Team All-State recognition for his outstanding contributions to the Eagles’ season. Stivers also holds the career record for blocks at Legacy Christian Academy.
On the girls’ side, LCA junior Rebekah Randolph was honored as a member of both the KCAA State Tournament Team and the KCAA All-State Team.
“We are incredibly proud of Cole, Trace and Rebekah for their achievements this season,” LCA basketball coach and athletic director Shaun Cummings said in a news release. “They have each represented our school with great class on the court and off. They are deserving of this recognition because of their hard work, character and faith.”