Justin Miller of the Boys’ U10 Vipers tries to clear this ball during the Newtown Soccer Club’s Memorial Day Kick-Off soccer tournament this past weekend. The Vipers – just one of 100 teams competing on some 13 fields around Newtown – went on to finish undefeated in their age bracket. Parents of players in all age groups did their part by lining up just inches from the sidelines to cheer on their kids. This group of spirited fans took in a game at the Newtown High School field. The annual Memorial Day weekend tournament is a major event on the schedules of soccer teams throughout the region, and it draws thousands of soccer enthusiasts to Newtown every year. For more photos and further details, see page B1.             

— Bee Photos, Harmon and Bigham