MaxPreps Photos of the Month: April

By Todd Shurtleff May 23, 2018, 12:00pm

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

Video: April Photos of the Month
View spectacular images taken 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 stellar images they capture are highlighted in the pro galleries.

Here are 10 of the best photos published during the month of April from our network of photographers across the nation. These images were selected from photos submitted by our photographers for consideration.

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Drew Stahl and Zach Paschke of Mountain Vista (Colo.) celebrate Paschke's extra-inning walk-off hit on Senior Night against Heritage.
Drew Stahl and Zach Paschke of Mountain Vista (Colo.) celebrate Paschke's extra-inning walk-off hit on Senior Night against Heritage.
Photo by Tim Bourke
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A long jumper from James Island (S.C.) reaches for the end of the pit during the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic.
A long jumper from James Island (S.C.) reaches for the end of the pit during the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic.
Photo by James Hassan
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Brian Piatelli of St. Sebastian's School (Mass.) lays out for a shot against Noble & Greenough during the 1st Annual McCrae Williams Memorial game.
Brian Piatelli of St. Sebastian's School (Mass.) lays out for a shot against Noble & Greenough during the 1st Annual McCrae Williams Memorial game.
Photo by Dave Arnold
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A player does a flip while celebrating a touchdown during the Best of the West Elite 7ON7 Finals in Southern California.
A player does a flip while celebrating a touchdown during the Best of the West Elite 7ON7 Finals in Southern California.
Photo by Ming Chung Lin
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A Legend (left) and Highlands Ranch players battle for possession of the ball.
A Legend (left) and Highlands Ranch players battle for possession of the ball.
Photo by Jeffery Tucker
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Gavin Palmer of Heritage (Calif.) competes in the pole vault during a meet against Deer Valley.
Gavin Palmer of Heritage (Calif.) competes in the pole vault during a meet against Deer Valley.
Photo by Lizeth Lafferty
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Jake Lawson of La Salle (Ohio) is hit by a pitch against Elder during the Futures High School Showcase at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
Jake Lawson of La Salle (Ohio) is hit by a pitch against Elder during the Futures High School Showcase at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
Photo by Michael Noyes
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An athlete from North Valley (Nev.) competes in the women's shot put during the Fernley Invitational Track and Field Meet.
An athlete from North Valley (Nev.) competes in the women's shot put during the Fernley Invitational Track and Field Meet.
Photo by Ed Andresen
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A Boulder Creek (Ariz.) player slides head first back into first base during a game against Juneau-Douglas (Alaska) in the Coach Bob Invitational in Arizona.
A Boulder Creek (Ariz.) player slides head first back into first base during a game against Juneau-Douglas (Alaska) in the Coach Bob Invitational in Arizona.
Photo by Darin Sicurello
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Athletes compete in the women's 100 meter dash during the 51st Annual Arcadia Invitational in Southern California.
Athletes compete in the women's 100 meter dash during the 51st Annual Arcadia Invitational in Southern California.
Photo by Ming Ching Lin