MaxPreps Photos of the Month: February

By Todd Shurtleff Mar 23, 2017, 4:00pm

View spectacular images captured by our network of professional photographers across the country.

Video: MaxPreps Photos of the Month
View spectacular sports images taken by our network of professional photographers.


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

Here are 10 of the best photos published during the month of February from our network of photographers across the country. The images showcased were selected from photos submitted by our freelance photographers for consideration.

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Mark Smith of Edwardsville (III.) finishes a one-handed dunk during a game against DeSmet Jesuit.
Mark Smith of Edwardsville (III.) finishes a one-handed dunk during a game against DeSmet Jesuit.
Photo by Jimmy Simmons
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Jared Trozzo of Memorial (Texas) is tagged out at the plate by Cypress Ranch catcher Jared Alvarez-Lopez.
Jared Trozzo of Memorial (Texas) is tagged out at the plate by Cypress Ranch catcher Jared Alvarez-Lopez.
Photo by Rudy Hardy
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A Hickory Ridge (N.C.) coach leaps while celebrating a victory by his wrestler in the finals of the NCHSAA 3A state championships.
A Hickory Ridge (N.C.) coach leaps while celebrating a victory by his wrestler in the finals of the NCHSAA 3A state championships.
Photo by Carin Goodall-Gosnell
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Katie Dunn of McGehee (La.) celebrates hitting a home run against Lusher during a rain storm.
Katie Dunn of McGehee (La.) celebrates hitting a home run against Lusher during a rain storm.
Photo by Gregory Juan
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Jordan McGlory of James Logan (Calif.) soars in for a dunk against American High School.
Jordan McGlory of James Logan (Calif.) soars in for a dunk against American High School.
Photo by Sam Stringer
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A Tesoro (Calif.) goalie deflects a shot during a game against El Toro.
A Tesoro (Calif.) goalie deflects a shot during a game against El Toro.
Photo by Ming Chung Lin
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A Patrick School (N.J.) coach instructs a player during a game against Rutgers Prep.
A Patrick School (N.J.) coach instructs a player during a game against Rutgers Prep.
Photo by John Jones
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A Rosepine (La.) shortstop makes a sliding stop on a ground ball before getting up and throwing out the runner at first.
A Rosepine (La.) shortstop makes a sliding stop on a ground ball before getting up and throwing out the runner at first.
Photo by Roddy Johnson
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Mater Dei Catholic (Calif.) players celebrate a goal during a game against Castle Park at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
Mater Dei Catholic (Calif.) players celebrate a goal during a game against Castle Park at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
Photo by Orlando Ramirez
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A Eureka (Calif.) wrestler prepares to slam a Granada wrestler to the mat during the CIF North Coast Section wrestling championships.
A Eureka (Calif.) wrestler prepares to slam a Granada wrestler to the mat during the CIF North Coast Section wrestling championships.
Photo by Sam Stringer