Harbor City girls’ varsity basketball team loses 10+ bags of gear—uniforms, shoes, laptops—after a theft, scrambling to prepare for a Las Vegas tournament.
The Night of the Theft
On Tuesday night, after a game in Alhambra, the Narbonne High School team was eating at a fast‑food restaurant when thieves boarded their van and stole at least ten bags of equipment. The van was parked near the restaurant, and the team had just finished their match.
Items Stolen
Uniforms, shoes, school laptops and other personal items were taken. Among the missing belongings were a pair of Beats headphones that Virchus Ferguson had given her daughter Melia Miller for her birthday.
Impact on the Team
The loss forced the Lady Guachos to enter Wednesday’s tournament match under unexpected circumstances. With gear gone, the team has to rely on what they still have, and the coaches worry about how to compete.
Parents Speak Out
“She was actually devastated,” said Ferguson. “It’s definitely like the Grinch who stole Christmas. A grinch who stole 10 plus backpacks.”
Equipment Concerns
“Without the equipment, we are unsure what’s going to happen if they are just going to use warm up uniforms or uniforms from last year,” said Ferguson. The team has no idea if they can use last season’s gear or if they will need new uniforms.
Coaches’ Response
The team’s coaches hope to raise money to buy new equipment by their next tournament in Las Vegas on Dec. 19. For now, the Lady Guachos are hooping with what they’ve got.
Police Report
The team filed a police report, but Ferguson is doubtful that it will be found. She believes the stolen items may end up discarded on a side road.
A Final Thought
“I’m sure a lot of this stuff is probably just discarded on the side other road,” said Ferguson.
Key Takeaways
- Narbonne High School girls’ varsity basketball team lost 10+ bags of gear, including uniforms, shoes, laptops, and personal items.
- The theft occurred after a game in Alhambra, with thieves boarding the team van at a fast‑food restaurant.
- Parents and coaches are scrambling to secure new equipment before the next tournament in Las Vegas on Dec. 19.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of student‑athletes’ gear and the community’s need to support the team as they prepare for upcoming competitions.
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