MaxPreps Photos of the Month: June

By Aaron Williams Jul 7, 2023, 10:00am

View award-winning images taken by our national network of photographers.

MaxPreps is known for its accomplished and dedicated freelance professional photographers that cover high school sporting events, and the spectacular images they take are showcased in the pro galleries.

Here are 10 of the best photos published during June of the 2022-23 sports year. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our professional network.
A dancer leaps on stage at the Strutters Showcase in College Station, Texas. (Photo: Charles Hernandez)
A dancer leaps on stage at the Strutters Showcase in College Station, Texas. (Photo: Charles Hernandez)
Mater Dei quarterback Elijah Brown poses during a preseason photo shoot. The Monarchs start the season No. 1 in the MaxPreps Top 25 football rankings. (Photo: Louis Lopez)
Mater Dei quarterback Elijah Brown poses during a preseason photo shoot. The Monarchs start the season No. 1 in the MaxPreps Top 25 football rankings. (Photo: Louis Lopez)
Oaks Christian center fielder Ilove'a Brittingham made a fantastic catch to save a run in the sixth inning. (Photo: Rudy Schmoke)
Oaks Christian center fielder Ilove'a Brittingham made a fantastic catch to save a run in the sixth inning. (Photo: Rudy Schmoke)
MaxPreps National Female Athlete of the Year Joyce Edwards of Camden (S.C.) poses for a photo shoot. Edwards was all-state in basketball, volleyball and soccer and the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year in basketball. (Photo: Becca Rouse)
MaxPreps National Female Athlete of the Year Joyce Edwards of Camden (S.C.) poses for a photo shoot. Edwards was all-state in basketball, volleyball and soccer and the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year in basketball. (Photo: Becca Rouse)
Blue Point infielder Kathleen McKillop makes a great catch. (Photo: Michael McLaughlin)
Blue Point infielder Kathleen McKillop makes a great catch. (Photo: Michael McLaughlin)
A Menlo-Atherton receiver pulls in a catch over a Hillsdale defender during 7-on-7 competition. (Photo: James Regan)
A Menlo-Atherton receiver pulls in a catch over a Hillsdale defender during 7-on-7 competition. (Photo: James Regan)
Central outfielder Kamana Powell dives for a catch causing turf pellets to fly up. (Photo: Larry Kauk)
Central outfielder Kamana Powell dives for a catch causing turf pellets to fly up. (Photo: Larry Kauk)
Pearland (Texas) players celebrate after defeating Westlake in the UIL 6A state semifinal game at Dell Diamond. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)
Pearland (Texas) players celebrate after defeating Westlake in the UIL 6A state semifinal game at Dell Diamond. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)
A runner is safe at home during the West Seattle vs. Lincoln WIAA 3A State Semifinals at Funko Field in Everett, Wash.(Photo: Patrick Krohn)
A runner is safe at home during the West Seattle vs. Lincoln WIAA 3A State Semifinals at Funko Field in Everett, Wash.(Photo: Patrick Krohn)
Karsyn Johnson dives safely into home during the Abbott vs Kennard UIL 1A state semifinal playoff game at Dell. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)
Karsyn Johnson dives safely into home during the Abbott vs Kennard UIL 1A state semifinal playoff game at Dell. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)