Our State Committee is pleased to announce its State Tournament Reps.  You'll find our Reps in the gym attending State Qualifier tournaments to award golden ticket State invites to the top finishing teams.  You can't miss them wearing their bright orange #SeeYouAtState tshirts.  Please say "hello!"

Hannah Bates
Hannah grew up in Sequim, Washington, where she was inspired by her older brothers to pursue sports from a young age. She graduated from Sequim High School and Peninsula College and is now a junior at Central Washington University studying Sport Management. A lifelong basketball player, she helped lead her high school team to a fourth-place finish at State, hitting the game-winning shot to get them there. She went on to play a year at Peninsula, where the team went undefeated and won the North Region. After stepping away, she returned as an assistant coach for the Sequim High School varsity girl's team for a season. Hannah still enjoys playing basketball and is a passionate fan of the game, especially during March Madness. She also enjoys football, softball, cornhole, and spikeball. Outside of sports, she likes to hike, paddleboard, and spend time at the lake. 

Mahri Bonds
Mahri Bonds grew up in the Tri-Cities, went to Southridge High School and is currently attending Columbia Basin College. Growing up watching her brother play and dad coach, Mahri started playing at an early age and all the way through senior year of high school. Outside of her role with SBC, Mahri works as a hairstylist and is working towards a degree in Economics. She loves running with her dogs and spends her free time baking and reading.

Tre Brahm
Tre is currently attending college, pursuing a degree in technology. He grew up in the North East Tacoma area and went to school with athletes like Sefo Liufau (QB for Colorado Buffaloes and Bellarmine Prep), Malachi Flynn (current NBA player with the Raptors, also Bellarmine Prep), and Chico McClatcher (UW running back and Federal Way Eagles). He played basketball starting at age five and all the way up to high school. In the Sonics' final season, he was recognized as a little league all star and played in the Key Arena before a game. He even got to meet the Rookie of the Year, Kevin Durant, and the MVP of that season, Dirk Nowitzki. Tre works in a warehouse for FedEx and outside of that likes to play basketball and video games. He is also into music and is planning on learning how to play the piano soon.  

Brooke Elliott
Brooke has lived in Washington since 2002 after growing up in the Midwest. Her start in basketball came from watching her son play from elementary school through college and he is now a head coach in Idaho. An office manager for an agricultural business, away from work Brooke enjoys attending sporting events and concerts as her husband owns an audio business and does sound at venues across the Pacific Northwest. She is a huge fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and also of the Oregon Ducks. 

Chris Holt
Chris was born and raised in Tacoma. He graduated from EDCC in Edmonds and currently works for TicketsWest at the Spokane Arena. He is the proud father of three sons—who aren’t too fond of cleaning their rooms—and a cat named Heaven, who has a habit of tearing up toilet paper.

A passionate Pacific Northwest sports fan, Chris roots for the Mariners and Seahawks, enjoys the outdoors, and loves spending time with his family. His hobbies include volunteering in the community and fishing with his sons.

Known for being open and honest, Chris values learning from others and strives to always remain positive, reliable, and sincere. He looks forward to working with everyone this year.

Carrington Montgomery
Carrington came from Palmdale, California, where his love for sports began. After years of playing basketball and other sports, he discovered his passion for soccer and volleyball, competing at the club, high school, and college levels.

He earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Spanish from UC Davis, where he worked in Campus Recreation as a Competitive Sports Manager and Youth Programs Counselor—experiences that strengthened his commitment to leadership and athlete development.

Now a club and high school varsity volleyball coach, Carrington brings extensive experience in youth sports leadership and program management. His diverse background across multiple sports gives him a unique perspective on athlete development and community engagement. He’s excited to contribute his leadership, enthusiasm, and communication skills to the State Basketball Championship team, inspiring young athletes through teamwork and sportsmanship.

Brian Salvesen
Brian Salvesen grew up just outside of Boston and attended the University of Colorado Boulder before moving to Seattle. He played basketball in high school alongside future NBA players such as Georges Niang, Nerlens Noel, and Pat Connaughton, and his former team captain now serves as a player-coach for the Boston Celtics. Brian also spent time officiating church league games in Redmond.

Outside of his role as a State Representative, Brian works as a business banker. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, playing basketball, working on home projects, and playing video games.

Richmond Sanders
Richmond graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, earning a double emphasis in Accounting and Finance. He also works for Prep Hoops, where he helps rank the top 100 boys and girls basketball players in Washington, and serves as an AAU basketball coach.

A standout athlete, Richmond was an All-State player, league MVP, and Athlete of the Year in high school. He played on the Sonics High School Team with George Karl and went on to compete in both basketball and football at Eastern Washington University.

Professionally, Richmond is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) at an accounting firm and particularly enjoys working in audit. In his free time, he enjoys playing and coaching basketball, watching sports, and spending time with his family.

Rich Schlosser
Rich grew up in Mukilteo, WA and attended Kamiak High School. Though he won a state-wide free throw shooting contest as a teenager and made the freshman team at Kamiak, he stopped playing basketball after that to pursue soccer, a decision that ultimately led him to Western Washington University where he graduated with a degree in English and a minor in Behavioral Psychology.

Rich has two sons, one of which is already attending Kamiak and another who will be there next year. He has coached basketball both as a parent and in his professional life, having worked for multiple youth sports organizations as a coach and a program director. Rich still works for a national youth sports company and is also the coach for boy's soccer at Eastlake High School in Sammamish. He misses the Sonics and is old enough to have watched prime Michael Jordan play in person at Key Arena. Rich also loves the Tar Heels and hates everything about Duke. He's been to Spokane watching his youngest son play in the State Tournament for the past three years, and is excited to help to be a small part of that enjoyment for other families now.

Arionna Smith
Arionna grew up in Western Washington and later moved to Spokane, where she earned a degree in Software Development from Spokane Community College. Her education built a strong foundation in problem-solving and teamwork.

Though she hasn’t played basketball competitively, Arionna has long been connected to the sport through family and community, supporting her siblings and working at state tournaments.

She now works as a software developer, leading a team at a local company and focusing on project management, collaboration, and building user-friendly software. Outside of work, she enjoys creative projects, the outdoors, and community involvement, with a passion for using technology to make a positive impact.

Daegan Steward
Dae lives in Tacoma. Originally from Iowa,  Dae began playing basketball when he was in the 4th grade and continued through college. He still plays in recreational leagues and is a big fan of the game. Outside of his role as a state rep, he is a full-time father and his hobbies include: basketball, sneakers, video games and watching TV shows. 

Mahealani Stewart
Mahealani was born in Hawaii into a military family and moved to Tri-Cities, Washington, at age six, where she has lived ever since. She attended Lewis and Clark Elementary, Carmichael Middle School, and Richland High School before continuing her education at Columbia Basin College and Washington State University-Tri-Cities.

Basketball has always been her first passion. She played through her junior year of high school in school, AAU, and church leagues before beginning her coaching career in 2016 with the YMCA and Richland Parks & Recreation. She later founded and coached her own AAU team connected to the Richland Gunners program. She currently serves as a representative for the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

Outside of basketball, Mahealani works as a game day representative for NFL Flag, assists with Super Bowl host city ambassador programs, and is part of the MLB All-Star Week team. She also has experience as an Executive Director Assistant and Human Resources Manager.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two sons, her boyfriend, and their dogs—camping, fishing, traveling, bow hunting, geocaching, and staying active. She also volunteers with Meals on Wheels and participates in local fundraisers.

Kristen Teupel
Kristen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout living in the Yakima Valley. She played basketball all throughout her childhood and has fond memories of having her dad as a coach. After graduation she coached high school track athletes before returning to the basketball court as a state rep. Along with being involved in youth sports, Kristen enjoys hiking, photography, and trying new physical activities.

Kylar Thornton
Kylar was born and raised in Boise, Idaho, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Idaho State University. He is currently pursuing a master’s in Sports Administration at Gonzaga University, set to graduate in May.

Although not from a sports-oriented family, Kylar developed a strong personal passion for athletics—especially basketball. He played on school teams through middle school and later coached and refereed little league basketball during high school summers.

While at Idaho State, Kylar interned with Sports Marketing & Sport Informatics, gaining hands-on experience in game operations, promotions, and media production. He now works at the HUB Sports Center in Liberty Lake, Washington, completing internship hours and building experience in sports facility management.
Outside of work, Kylar enjoys strength training, snowboarding, hiking, camping, longboarding, swimming, and golf.