MaxPreps Photos of the Month: May

By Todd Shurtleff Jun 14, 2018, 1:30pm

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

Video: May 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 May from our network of photographers across the nation. These images were selected from photos submitted by our photographers for consideration.

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Whitney (Calif.) first baseman Christian Kolaskey puts a tag on an Antelope baserunner during a pick-off play.
Whitney (Calif.) first baseman Christian Kolaskey puts a tag on an Antelope baserunner during a pick-off play.
Photo by Gary Jones
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Northwest Rankin (Miss.) players celebrate a home run against Desoto Central during a game in the MHSAA 6A Final Four.
Northwest Rankin (Miss.) players celebrate a home run against Desoto Central during a game in the MHSAA 6A Final Four.
Photo by Jim Jarrett
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Will Arrowood of Dobyns-Bennett (Tenn.) makes a diving save to keep the ball in play against Maryville in the TSSAA Class AAA Sectional playoffs.
Will Arrowood of Dobyns-Bennett (Tenn.) makes a diving save to keep the ball in play against Maryville in the TSSAA Class AAA Sectional playoffs.
Photo by Todd Brase
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Capital Christian (Calif.) centerfielder Brett Graber makes a stellar over-the-shoulder catch that prevented Escalon from tying the game during the sixth inning of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 4 playoff matchup.
Capital Christian (Calif.) centerfielder Brett Graber makes a stellar over-the-shoulder catch that prevented Escalon from tying the game during the sixth inning of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 4 playoff matchup.
Photo by Anthony Brunsman
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Bridewater-Raritan (N.J.) lacrosse players break out into a dance party after winning the Somerset County Tournament title in overtime against Watchung Hills Regional.
Bridewater-Raritan (N.J.) lacrosse players break out into a dance party after winning the Somerset County Tournament title in overtime against Watchung Hills Regional.
Photo by Tom Horak
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Third baseman Conner Cummiskey of Heritage (Colo.) throws out a runner at first during the CHSAA 5A championship game against Mountain Vista.
Third baseman Conner Cummiskey of Heritage (Colo.) throws out a runner at first during the CHSAA 5A championship game against Mountain Vista.
Photo by Tim Bourke
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Molly Mirabeli of La Reina (Calif.) tags a sliding Evelyn Flores of Hillcrest at second base during a CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoff game.
Molly Mirabeli of La Reina (Calif.) tags a sliding Evelyn Flores of Hillcrest at second base during a CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoff game.
Photo by Ken Bash
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Valley Christian  (Calif.) coach John Diatte (left) disagrees with the umpire during a CIF Central Coast Section Open Division quarterfinal playoff game against Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Valley Christian (Calif.) coach John Diatte (left) disagrees with the umpire during a CIF Central Coast Section Open Division quarterfinal playoff game against Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Photo by Darren Yamashita
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An athlete looks to clear the high jump bar while competing in the Royal Comet Invitational in New York.
An athlete looks to clear the high jump bar while competing in the Royal Comet Invitational in New York.
Photo by Alan Schwartz
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Players on the Blue Springs South (Mo.) celebrate their victory over Liberty in the MSHSAA Class 5 quarterfinal playoff game.
Players on the Blue Springs South (Mo.) celebrate their victory over Liberty in the MSHSAA Class 5 quarterfinal playoff game.
Photo by David Smith