MaxPreps 2018-19 High School Sports Photos of the Year

By Todd Shurtleff Aug 2, 2019, 12:00am

See the best of the best from our network of professional photographers.

Video: 2018-19 High School Sports Photos of the Year
See the best of the best from our professional photographers.

With a new high school sports year just around the corner, we take a look back at the top photos from 2018-19 as captured by members of the MaxPreps Professional Photographers Network.

Photographers in the network submitted images for consideration from pro galleries on MaxPreps that were published between Aug. 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.

Those submissions were pared down to the 20 best images of the sports year and are in no particular order.

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A fiery Missouri sky is the backdrop for the battle between host Lee's Summit West and Staley.
A fiery Missouri sky is the backdrop for the battle between host Lee's Summit West and Staley.
Photo by David Smith
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A Spring Hill (Texas) player narrowly misses taking a cleat to the face by a Midlothian Heritage player in a UIL 4A Regional II semifinal game.
A Spring Hill (Texas) player narrowly misses taking a cleat to the face by a Midlothian Heritage player in a UIL 4A Regional II semifinal game.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
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Jeremian Robinson-Earl goes in for the game-winning dunk in IMG Academy's (Fla.) stunning 74-73 comeback win over Montverde Academy in the semifinals of the GEICO Nationals in New York.
Jeremian Robinson-Earl goes in for the game-winning dunk in IMG Academy's (Fla.) stunning 74-73 comeback win over Montverde Academy in the semifinals of the GEICO Nationals in New York.
Photo by Steven Ryan
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A North Carolina wrestler reacts after winning his match in the finals of the NCHSAA 3A Wrestling Championships.
A North Carolina wrestler reacts after winning his match in the finals of the NCHSAA 3A Wrestling Championships.
Photo by Carin Goodall-Gosnell
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Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (Ariz.) center fielder Matt Weber dives in an attempt to make a catch during a game in the Lancer Classic.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (Ariz.) center fielder Matt Weber dives in an attempt to make a catch during a game in the Lancer Classic.
Photo by Chris Hook
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Athletes compete in the girls 100-meter race during the Bojangles Track and Field Classic at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina.
Athletes compete in the girls 100-meter race during the Bojangles Track and Field Classic at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina.
Photo by Jamie Hassan
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Skyridge (Utah) running back Ma'a Notoa soars for extra yardage during the Falcons' UHSAA 5A quarterfinal game against Jordan.
Skyridge (Utah) running back Ma'a Notoa soars for extra yardage during the Falcons' UHSAA 5A quarterfinal game against Jordan.
Photo by Dave Argyle
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Austin Prep's (Mass.) Maddie Rinklin (left) challenges St. Mary's Susannah Cornell for a header.
Austin Prep's (Mass.) Maddie Rinklin (left) challenges St. Mary's Susannah Cornell for a header.
Photo by Dave Arnold
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Mattawan forward (Mich.) Aiden McKeeby celebrates a goal against Capital City.
Mattawan forward (Mich.) Aiden McKeeby celebrates a goal against Capital City.
Photo by Scott Hasse
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A Trinity (Euless, Texas) base runner is out after colliding with the Flower Mound catcher in a UIL 6A playoff game at Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers.
A Trinity (Euless, Texas) base runner is out after colliding with the Flower Mound catcher in a UIL 6A playoff game at Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
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A Middletown South (N.J.) player (left) and a St. Rose player collide during a girls lacrosse game.
A Middletown South (N.J.) player (left) and a St. Rose player collide during a girls lacrosse game.
Photo by Michael Langish
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Defensive back Anthony Gonzales of Brophy College Prep (Ariz.) leaps to make an interception in front of Basha receiver Ty Siffermann.
Defensive back Anthony Gonzales of Brophy College Prep (Ariz.) leaps to make an interception in front of Basha receiver Ty Siffermann.
Photo by Mark Jones
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Amber Boll of Lakewood (Colo.) competes in the uneven bars during the CHSAA Gymnastics Championships.
Amber Boll of Lakewood (Colo.) competes in the uneven bars during the CHSAA Gymnastics Championships.
Photo by Ray Chen
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Dante Puleo of Ramapo (N.J.) lays a hit on Mahwah's Nikolas Uva in the first round of the Bergen County Tournament.
Dante Puleo of Ramapo (N.J.) lays a hit on Mahwah's Nikolas Uva in the first round of the Bergen County Tournament.
Photo by Tom Horak
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Highland Park (Texas) receiver Bennett Brown scores a touchdown against Ryan in a UIL 5A Division 1 semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Highland Park (Texas) receiver Bennett Brown scores a touchdown against Ryan in a UIL 5A Division 1 semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Photo by Mike Augustin
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Grand Terrace (Calif.) outfielder Alycia Flores makes a running one-handed catch against Great Oak in the Michelle Carew Classic.
Grand Terrace (Calif.) outfielder Alycia Flores makes a running one-handed catch against Great Oak in the Michelle Carew Classic.
Photo by Scott Padgett
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Friend Weller of Duxbury (Mass.) celebrates his hat-trick with fans during his team's victory over Winchester in the MIAA Division 1 state championship game.
Friend Weller of Duxbury (Mass.) celebrates his hat-trick with fans during his team's victory over Winchester in the MIAA Division 1 state championship game.
Photo by Dave Arnold
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A Mayfield (Calif.) player looks to pass the ball while defended by a La Salle player.
A Mayfield (Calif.) player looks to pass the ball while defended by a La Salle player.
Photo by Tom Houston
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Thibodaux (La.) receiver Darwin Davis Jr. makes a diving catch while being covered by two South Lafourche defenders.
Thibodaux (La.) receiver Darwin Davis Jr. makes a diving catch while being covered by two South Lafourche defenders.
Photo by Kenneth Steib
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Lightning strikes during a weather delay for the Columbia at Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.) varsity football game. The game was eventually postponed.
Lightning strikes during a weather delay for the Columbia at Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.) varsity football game. The game was eventually postponed.
Photo by David Rosenblum