MaxPreps Photos of the Month: August/September

By Todd Shurtleff Oct 22, 2021, 9:45am

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

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 12 of the best photos published during the first two months — August and September — of the 2021-22 sports year. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our pro network.
Milton (Ga.) linebacker Owen Pauley loses his helmet while bringing down North Cobb's Malachi Singleton in August.
Milton (Ga.) linebacker Owen Pauley loses his helmet while bringing down North Cobb's Malachi Singleton in August.
Photo by Will Fagan
Euless Trinity (Texas) running back Ollie Gordon hurdles a Bell defender at Choctaw Stadium in September.
Euless Trinity (Texas) running back Ollie Gordon hurdles a Bell defender at Choctaw Stadium in September.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Bishop Gorman (Nevada) junior varsity volleyball players celebrate during a match at host Faith Lutheran in September.
Bishop Gorman (Nevada) junior varsity volleyball players celebrate during a match at host Faith Lutheran in September.
Photo by Jann Hendry
Fort Smith Southside (Ark.) receiver Desmond Lopez-Fulbright maintains control of the ball while flipping upside down  against Northside in August.
Fort Smith Southside (Ark.) receiver Desmond Lopez-Fulbright maintains control of the ball while flipping upside down against Northside in August.
Photo by Michael Woods
College Station (Texas) receiver Traylen Suel leaps while celebrating a touchdown with a teammate in September.
College Station (Texas) receiver Traylen Suel leaps while celebrating a touchdown with a teammate in September.
Photo by Charles Henandez
Berkeley Prep (Fla.) guard Nikhil Jefferson grabs the jersey of Calvary Christian defensive lineman Ryan Crossan in September.
Berkeley Prep (Fla.) guard Nikhil Jefferson grabs the jersey of Calvary Christian defensive lineman Ryan Crossan in September.
Photo by Chris Copek
A Tumwater (Wash.) defender swoops in for an interception in front of a Capital receiver during a junior varsity game in September.
A Tumwater (Wash.) defender swoops in for an interception in front of a Capital receiver during a junior varsity game in September.
Photo by Vince Pugliese
Apex (N.C.) players Danny Hwang (left) and Campbell Baldwin compete with Ben Poirier of Broughton for the header in August.
Apex (N.C.) players Danny Hwang (left) and Campbell Baldwin compete with Ben Poirier of Broughton for the header in August.
Photo by Steven Worthy
Clark (Texas) cornerback Ethan Rayfield makes a leaping, one-handed interception against Harlan in August.
Clark (Texas) cornerback Ethan Rayfield makes a leaping, one-handed interception against Harlan in August.
Photo by Joe Calomeni
Basha (Ariz.) players storm the field before their season-opener against visiting O'Connor in September.
Basha (Ariz.) players storm the field before their season-opener against visiting O'Connor in September.
Photo by David Levy
Southlake Carroll (Texas) running back James Lehman makes a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch over a Highland Park defender at AT&T Stadium in August.
Southlake Carroll (Texas) running back James Lehman makes a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch over a Highland Park defender at AT&T Stadium in August.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Patty, a Gold Star mother, clutches military dog tags during ceremonies before one of the Honor Bowl games on Sept. 11 at Liberty High School in Northern California.
Patty, a Gold Star mother, clutches military dog tags during ceremonies before one of the Honor Bowl games on Sept. 11 at Liberty High School in Northern California.
Photo by Kara Hoffman