MaxPreps Photos of the Month: October

By Todd Shurtleff Nov 15, 2016, 4:00pm

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

Video: MaxPreps Photos of the Month - October
View stellar 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 spectacular images they capture 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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Nature Coast Tech's (Fla.) T.J. Owens leaps over a Weeki Wachee defender for a touchdown.
Nature Coast Tech's (Fla.) T.J. Owens leaps over a Weeki Wachee defender for a touchdown.
Photo by Alice Mary Herden
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Aurora West College Prep (Colo.) middlefielder Jaime Gutierrez (right) collides with a The Academy player for a header.
Aurora West College Prep (Colo.) middlefielder Jaime Gutierrez (right) collides with a The Academy player for a header.
Photo by Jeffrey Tucker
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Bellarmine Prep (Wash.) quarterback Christian Moore is hit by Sumner linebacker Ben Wilson after releasing a pass in a driving rain storm.
Bellarmine Prep (Wash.) quarterback Christian Moore is hit by Sumner linebacker Ben Wilson after releasing a pass in a driving rain storm.
Photo by Vince Miller
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Rocklin (Calif.) players finish their halftime warm-ups as homecoming fireworks explode in the sky against visiting Oak Ridge.
Rocklin (Calif.) players finish their halftime warm-ups as homecoming fireworks explode in the sky against visiting Oak Ridge.
Photo by Gary Jones
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Wall Township (N.J.) receiver R.J. Janeczek outleaps Matawan Regional safety Derrick Wiley for a touchdown catch.
Wall Township (N.J.) receiver R.J. Janeczek outleaps Matawan Regional safety Derrick Wiley for a touchdown catch.
Photo by Michael Langish
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Heritage (Calif.) running back Aidan Quinn does a flip into the end zone after being hit by a Liberty defender at the goal line.
Heritage (Calif.) running back Aidan Quinn does a flip into the end zone after being hit by a Liberty defender at the goal line.
Photo by Angelo Garcia Jr.
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Lone Star's (Texas) Jaylen Dixon soars over Wakeland's Parker Wesley during a game at The Star in Frisco.
Lone Star's (Texas) Jaylen Dixon soars over Wakeland's Parker Wesley during a game at The Star in Frisco.
Photo by Mike Augustin
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Trabuco Hills (Calif.) middle hitter Serena Hodson celebrates a winning point during a match against San Juan Hills.
Trabuco Hills (Calif.) middle hitter Serena Hodson celebrates a winning point during a match against San Juan Hills.
Photo by Ming Chung LIn
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Austintown-Fitch (Ohio) running back Randy Smith leaps while hitting the pylon in the end zone to score a touchdown against McDowell.
Austintown-Fitch (Ohio) running back Randy Smith leaps while hitting the pylon in the end zone to score a touchdown against McDowell.
Photo by Bob Jackson
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Mater Dei (Calif.) linebacker Steele Dubar soars over St. John Bosco's Eli DeRoon during a punt.
Mater Dei (Calif.) linebacker Steele Dubar soars over St. John Bosco's Eli DeRoon during a punt.
Photo by Ming Chung Lin