MaxPreps Photos of the Month: October

By Todd Shurtleff Nov 22, 2017, 10:00am

View stellar images captured by our network of pro photographers across the nation.

Video: October Photos of the Month
View spectacular action images by our network of pro photographers across the nation.


MaxPreps is known for its outstanding freelance professional photographers that cover high school sports, and the stellar images they captured are highlighted in the pro galleries.

Here are 10 of the best photos published during the month of October from our network of photographers across the nation. These images were selected from photos submitted by our photographers for consideration.

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Burbank (Calif.) receiver Ben Burnham makes a leaping catch for a touchdown in front of Crescenta Valley defensive back Sam Kunz during a junior varsity contest.
Burbank (Calif.) receiver Ben Burnham makes a leaping catch for a touchdown in front of Crescenta Valley defensive back Sam Kunz during a junior varsity contest.
Photo by Vince Pugliese
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Jevtic Ella (left) of Wilcox (Calif.) and Laura Workman of Cupertino joust at the net during a varsity volleyball match.
Jevtic Ella (left) of Wilcox (Calif.) and Laura Workman of Cupertino joust at the net during a varsity volleyball match.
Photo by Ted Walker
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A Jefferson (Texas) player dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Highlands.
A Jefferson (Texas) player dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Highlands.
Photo by Joe Calomeni
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Montgomery Bell Academy (Tenn.) students release colored smoke in the stands while cheering on "Big Red" during a football game against Brentwood Academy.
Montgomery Bell Academy (Tenn.) students release colored smoke in the stands while cheering on "Big Red" during a football game against Brentwood Academy.
Photo by Jason Goode
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Lassiter (Ga.) running back Nnamdi Orjioke is sent flying on a tackle by Walton safety Drew Michalek.
Lassiter (Ga.) running back Nnamdi Orjioke is sent flying on a tackle by Walton safety Drew Michalek.
Photo by William Fagan
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Alexis Padilla (center) of Whitney (Calif.) celebrates with her teammates after a point win against Rocklin in a junior varsity volleyball match.
Alexis Padilla (center) of Whitney (Calif.) celebrates with her teammates after a point win against Rocklin in a junior varsity volleyball match.
Photo by Gary Jones
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Gonzaga (D.C.) offensive lineman Malik Bridgeman barrels in for a touchdown against Archbishop Carroll.
Gonzaga (D.C.) offensive lineman Malik Bridgeman barrels in for a touchdown against Archbishop Carroll.
Photo by Al Conner
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A Steele Canyon (Calif.) running back leaps over a West Hills defender during a freshman game.
A Steele Canyon (Calif.) running back leaps over a West Hills defender during a freshman game.
Photo by Orlando Ramirez
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Freehold Boro (N.J.) and Colts Neck players shake hands before the coin toss.
Freehold Boro (N.J.) and Colts Neck players shake hands before the coin toss.
Photo by Michael Langish
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Howard Forehan (right) of San Lorenzo Valley (Calif.) leaps while making an interception over receiver Freddy Albert of Pacific Grove.
Howard Forehan (right) of San Lorenzo Valley (Calif.) leaps while making an interception over receiver Freddy Albert of Pacific Grove.
Photo by Ted Walker