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State Tournament Reps

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"!

Trey 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 buffalo's 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 later named 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. 

Martin Simeonov
Martin currently plays soccer at Spokane Fall Community College pursuing a degree in Finance. He grew up playing basketball, football, soccer and also ran track. In high school, he was most notable for his achievements in football and soccer. Basketball is a sport he enjoyed playing when he was younger and still enjoys playing now. He frequently watches and shows his love for the sport anytime he can. Outside of work, Martin enjoys fishing, hiking, biking, playing sports and really any kind of outdoor activity.  He also coaches soccer and leads a youth group with LifeChurch, as well as other volunteer work. 

Kevin Kunz
Kevin, a Spokane native, has an extensive background in basketball, having served as a manager, coach, player, official, and mentor. Currently, he coaches at the high school level, where he takes pleasure in nurturing the development of junior varsity athletes. Beyond his duties as a State Rep, Kevin is dedicated to furthering his knowledge in environmental design and actively participates in various projects related to addressing climate change.

Hector Delacruz
Hector grew up with a deep passion for basketball and has played the sport for many years  and been a dedicated fan. One of his most memorable moment in his basketball journey was his involvement with "Little Dribblers" clinics during high school. It was a great experience for him getting to help young players improve their skills and share his passion for the game with them. Outside of his role as a State Rep, Hector is currently pursuing a physical therapy degree at Eastern Washington University. He enjoys playing basketball and football in his free time and he loves being part of a team. 

Kellie Saelee 
Kellie started playing basketball at a young age and continued to play throughout middle school.  Outside of her role as a State Rep, Kellie is a pilot and loves flying airplanes! She enjoys traveling and getting to try new restaurants all around the world! When Kellie is not flying and traveling around, she loves working out. 

Tristan Halverson
Tristan grew up in White Center, WA and graduated HS in 2003 and from South Seattle Community College in 2005. He is a life long basketball fan, having played from 2nd grade all through high school and many recreation league teams after that. He is now transitioning into coaching roles and also helps coach his daughter's elementary school team. He currently lives in White Center with his wife and four children and is a Sales Representative for a construction/trucking company. 

Sitlali Cortes
Sitlali graduated from Naches Valley High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Public Interest Communication with a minor in law from the university of Washington in 2023.  She grew up playing basketball from 3rd grade until 7th grade and although she had to quit due to conflicts, she always stayed involved with the sport. Outside of being a State Rep, she works for a residency program at a clinic in Yakima, WA. She is the public relations and communications program coordinator and works in various outlets, such as marketing, attending conferences and being the face of the residency program. She also occasionally helps coach volleyball for a local club in Yakima. Her hobbies include reading, singing, learning how to play the ukulele and playing tennis. 


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