MaxPreps Photos of the Month: December

By Todd Shurtleff Jan 18, 2016, 4:00pm

Slideshow highlights amazing images taken by our network of pro photographers across the nation.

MaxPreps is known for having some of best freelance photographers covering high school sports, and the amazing images they captured are highlighted in the pro galleries.

Here are 10 of the top images published during the month of December from our network of photographers across the nation.

Follow MaxPreps Director of Photography Todd Shurtleff on Twitter @ToddShurtleffMP.

Bishop Gorman (Nev.) guard Christian Popoola leaps over a teammate en route to being crowned the 2015 MaxPreps Holiday Classic dunk champion at Rancho Mirage  High School (Calif.).
Bishop Gorman (Nev.) guard Christian Popoola leaps over a teammate en route to being crowned the 2015 MaxPreps Holiday Classic dunk champion at Rancho Mirage High School (Calif.).
Photo by David Hood
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Brooker T. Washington (Fla.) football head coach Earl Tillman Jr. is doused with water in the final seconds of his team's victory in the Florida Class 4A state championship game.
Brooker T. Washington (Fla.) football head coach Earl Tillman Jr. is doused with water in the final seconds of his team's victory in the Florida Class 4A state championship game.
Photo by Gary McCullough
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Players from Rumson-Fair Haven and Red Bank Regional collide during a hockey game in New Jersey.
Players from Rumson-Fair Haven and Red Bank Regional collide during a hockey game in New Jersey.
Photo by Michael Langish
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Ravenwood free safety Nate Stoner (right) makes a leaping interception in front of a Maryville receiver in the end zone to secure the Raptors victory in the Tennessee Division 1 Class 6A state bowl game.
Ravenwood free safety Nate Stoner (right) makes a leaping interception in front of a Maryville receiver in the end zone to secure the Raptors victory in the Tennessee Division 1 Class 6A state bowl game.
Photo by Jason Goode
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A Gallatin (Mo.) wrestler works for a pin as his opponent from Lexington (Mo.) arches to avoid the fall during a match in the Battle for Lexington tournament in Missouri.
A Gallatin (Mo.) wrestler works for a pin as his opponent from Lexington (Mo.) arches to avoid the fall during a match in the Battle for Lexington tournament in Missouri.
Photo by David Smith
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Katy (Texas) players toss teammate Joshua Chiu during a pregame ritual before the start of their UIL quarterfinal playoff game against Manvel.
Katy (Texas) players toss teammate Joshua Chiu during a pregame ritual before the start of their UIL quarterfinal playoff game against Manvel.
Photo by Ken Murray
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A Trezevant (Tenn.) player consoles his teammate following their team's loss in the Tennessee Division 1 Class 2A state football bowl game.
A Trezevant (Tenn.) player consoles his teammate following their team's loss in the Tennessee Division 1 Class 2A state football bowl game.
Photo by Jason Goode
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Cedar Hill (Texas) guard Leon Sneed soars in for a dunk attempt during a home game against Madison.
Cedar Hill (Texas) guard Leon Sneed soars in for a dunk attempt during a home game against Madison.
Photo by David Megginson
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Rosewell (Ga.) free safety Xavier McKinney makes a diving tackle on Grayson running back Ernest Tiller during Georgia 6A state semifinal game.
Rosewell (Ga.) free safety Xavier McKinney makes a diving tackle on Grayson running back Ernest Tiller during Georgia 6A state semifinal game.
Photo by Will Fagan
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San Marino (Calif.) football head coach Mike Hobbie is soaked with water while celebrating his team's victory in the CIF Southern Section Central Division title game.
San Marino (Calif.) football head coach Mike Hobbie is soaked with water while celebrating his team's victory in the CIF Southern Section Central Division title game.
Photo by Donn Parris