MaxPreps Photos of the Month: December

By Todd Shurtleff Jan 23, 2021, 3:15pm

View spectacular images shot by our network of pro photographers across the nation.

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

Here are 10 of the best photos published during the month of December. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our pro network.
Shiner (Texas) running back Dalton Brooks dives for a touchdown during the UIL 2A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium.
Shiner (Texas) running back Dalton Brooks dives for a touchdown during the UIL 2A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Guard JaQuantae Harris of Northwood Temple Academy (N.C.) soars for a dunk against host New Life Christian Academy.
Guard JaQuantae Harris of Northwood Temple Academy (N.C.) soars for a dunk against host New Life Christian Academy.
Photo by Matthew Plyler
Timber Creek's (Texas) Jalen Harris continues to battle despite having his helmet ripped off during a UIL 6A Division 1 Bi-District playoff game against Euless Trinity.
Timber Creek's (Texas) Jalen Harris continues to battle despite having his helmet ripped off during a UIL 6A Division 1 Bi-District playoff game against Euless Trinity.
Photo by Kenneth Murphy
Jackson (Mo.) receiver Kannen Turley reaches over Platte County defensive back Garrett Smith to break up an interception attempt in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship game.
Jackson (Mo.) receiver Kannen Turley reaches over Platte County defensive back Garrett Smith to break up an interception attempt in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship game.
Photo by David Smith
Denton Ryan (Texas) receiver Keagan Cunningham's helmet of stars is displayed in front of an American flag before the kickoff of their UIL 5A Division 1 Regional playoff game.
Denton Ryan (Texas) receiver Keagan Cunningham's helmet of stars is displayed in front of an American flag before the kickoff of their UIL 5A Division 1 Regional playoff game.
Photo by Eddie Kelly
Receiver Jaxon Johnson of Rockwall (Texas) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during a UIL 6A Division 1 Bi-District playoff game.
Receiver Jaxon Johnson of Rockwall (Texas) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during a UIL 6A Division 1 Bi-District playoff game.
Photo by Michael Horbovetz
Center Deiman Reyes of Victory Christian Center (N.C.) finishes a two-handed dunk against South Cobb in the Tournament of Champions in Atlanta.
Center Deiman Reyes of Victory Christian Center (N.C.) finishes a two-handed dunk against South Cobb in the Tournament of Champions in Atlanta.
Photo by Ed Turlington
Kendall Earheart of Centennial (Texas) leaps to reach the end zone against Azle in a UIL 5A Division 1 Bi-District playoff game.
Kendall Earheart of Centennial (Texas) leaps to reach the end zone against Azle in a UIL 5A Division 1 Bi-District playoff game.
Photo by Tommy Hays
Receiver Jaden Fuggett of Denton Guyer (Texas) pulls down a Hail Mary pass for a touchdown among several Arlington defenders during a UIL 6A Division 2 Area playoff game.
Receiver Jaden Fuggett of Denton Guyer (Texas) pulls down a Hail Mary pass for a touchdown among several Arlington defenders during a UIL 6A Division 2 Area playoff game.
Photo by Kenneth Murphy
A Miami Central (Fla.) player celebrates with his teammates following their victory in the FHSAA 6A state championship game.
A Miami Central (Fla.) player celebrates with his teammates following their victory in the FHSAA 6A state championship game.
Photo by Matthew Christopher