But, Brown plops on top of the slowly moving ball for the save. Tiger parents and coaches cheer and applaud their goalie's actions. Throw the ball upfield. Brown tosses the ball forward, but the referee's whistle sounds. Greeted by the applause and cheers of proud parents, the 22 girls run off the field to their respective sidelines.
Mothers spring to their feet carrying bowls of orange slices and bottles of water and fruit punch.
The soccer players grab the slices and start chomping away. Some walk back and forth along the sidelines, while others plop down in parents' laps. Some sit on the ground and relax on the warm sunny Saturday afternoon at Vint Hill. The Tigers and Shooting Stars represent the largest youth sports league in Fauquier County. The teams play a combined 60 games each weekend through June.