Benson Bruins Youth Football and Cheer

The Benson Bruins Football storage sheds were broken into and virtually the entire football helmet inventory and and about 50 pads were stolen. Unfortunately our insurance does not cover equipment theft.

We are heartbroken that someone would do this to our organization, and especially our kids. It’s hard to express the magnitude of how devasting this is for a youth football team in mid-July. It’s not just the value of the equipment, it’s also the fact that this is the second week of practice and the most difficult time of year to even find helmets to purchase.

The sheds are located at 116th SE & 168th SE across from the 7-11 in Renton. If you saw anyone loading up equipment – or saw anyone with a bunch of black helmets, please contact the Renton Police Department and reference case # 23-8241.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us and to all of the children who dedicate their time and talent daily. Any contribution will help to make an impact.

The nationally ranked 10U Benson Bruins has wrap up their fourth straight undefeated season and fourth straight championship victory in the Northwest Premier Youth Football League. Following league play, the team will continue training and fundraising to make their run for a national championship. They are currently ranked #1 on the West Coast and 13th nationally.

Founded in 1977, the Benson Bruins have been developing young football players and cheerleaders in Renton for 45 years. Coach Chris Vala joined the Benson Bruins organization as an Assistant Coach in 2018 and helped lead the 8U team to become league champions. Coach Vala took over as Head Coach in 2019 and has gone undefeated in league play since taking the helm. This season, Benson is undefeated at the 10U level and has had just 12 points scored against them collectively in total the entire season.

The Bruins 10U team will travel to Florida in December to represent Washington in the FBU National Championship Tournament. “Football University is the biggest event in youth football”. The cost to participate and transport the team to Florida is approximately $40,268. The team has already raised 30% of their fundraising goal and has set up a Go Fund Me to help raise the remaining funds.