MaxPreps Photos of the Month: January

See the best photos from the 2020-21 school year from our professional photographers.

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MaxPreps is known for its accomplished and dedicated freelance professional photographers that cover high school sporting events. The spectacular images they take are showcased in thousands of galleries going back nearly 20 years.

Here are seven of the best photos published during the month of January. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our network.

Quin Galka of Broomfield blocks a shot during a hotly-contested Front Range League contest against Legacy, which would get the last laugh with a 56-54 win.

Photo by Derek Regensburger

Things got physical at the Terrell Winter Classic in Texas during a match between Hallsville and Mabank.

Photo by Robbie Rakestraw

In California, Sierra Foothill League rivals Del Oro and Granite Bay battled to a scoreless draw Jan. 18.

Photo by Anthony Brunsman

A 0-0 draw Jan. 26 kept Heritage and Liberty locked in a tie at the top of the Bay Valley League in California.

Photo by Angelo Garcia Jr.

In a clash between district rivals in San Antonio, Lee won the match 6-1 despite losing this duel.

Photo by Joe Calomeni

Things got a little uncomfortable for one wrestler at last month's CVAA Tournament in California.

Photo by Ming Chung Lin

This months top photo features players scrambling for the ball during a 2-2 draw between Ennis and Crandall at the Forney Kickoff Tournament.

Photo by Robbie Rakestraw