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A youth football and cheer team is struggling after a fire destroys their storage shed. Monday, Coachella Valley Junior Raiders lost $40,000 in football equipment and gear. This isn’t the first time the team has dealt with a loss.

Last year, someone broke into the same shed and stole about $14,000 worth of equipment. The case was never solved and in the meantime, they secured the shed with heavy chains and locks. The team’s president used money out of his own pocket to make the team whole again.

Monday’s fire remains under investigation, but the group believes it started next to their shed.

“When I got the call, it was total shock and devastation,” says Kali Alonzo.

So far 30 kids, ages four to 13 are signed up for next season, but the team expects many families will show up the first day of practice to sign up. They’ve had to push that date back

Youth Football Team in East Valley Loses Equipment, Supplies in Storage Fire