2020-21 MaxPreps High School Sports Photos of the Year

By Todd Shurtleff Aug 3, 2021, 2:45pm

See the best of the best from our network of professional photographers.

With a new high school sports year upon us, we take a look back at the best of the best from 2020-21 as captured by members of the MaxPreps Professional Photographers Network.

Photographers in the network submitted images for consideration from pro galleries on MaxPreps that were published between Aug. 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Those submissions were pared down to 15 of the best images.
Walden Grove (Ariz.) goalkeeper Ethan Itule makes a diving save en route to a 3-0 victory over Prescott in an AIA 4A state semifinal game.
Walden Grove (Ariz.) goalkeeper Ethan Itule makes a diving save en route to a 3-0 victory over Prescott in an AIA 4A state semifinal game.
Photo by Chris Stanley
Rockwall-Heath (Texas) players celebrate with a water-bottle dousing after winning the UIL 6A Regional title game against crosstown rival Rockwall.
Rockwall-Heath (Texas) players celebrate with a water-bottle dousing after winning the UIL 6A Regional title game against crosstown rival Rockwall.
Photo by Kenneth Murphy
Union (Utah) receiver Chandler Culp makes a leaping touchdown catch in front of Ogden cornerback Jaden Gallegos.
Union (Utah) receiver Chandler Culp makes a leaping touchdown catch in front of Ogden cornerback Jaden Gallegos.
Photo by Zack Bertola
A Dana Hills (Calif.) goalie eyes an incoming shot during a game against host Aliso Niguel.
A Dana Hills (Calif.) goalie eyes an incoming shot during a game against host Aliso Niguel.
Photo by Ming Chung Lin
Tallyn Welborn of Sanger (Texas) hurdles an Iowa Park defender during a UIL 4A Division 2 Bi-District playoff game at The Star in Frisco.
Tallyn Welborn of Sanger (Texas) hurdles an Iowa Park defender during a UIL 4A Division 2 Bi-District playoff game at The Star in Frisco.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Ava Luiz of Casa Grande (Calif.) breaks her composite bat against visiting American Canyon.
Ava Luiz of Casa Grande (Calif.) breaks her composite bat against visiting American Canyon.
Photo by Greg Lannert
Ryan Twist of Mount Olive (N.J.) dives while battling for possession of the puck.
Ryan Twist of Mount Olive (N.J.) dives while battling for possession of the puck.
Photo by Pete Hagedoorn
Spring Hill (Texas) cheerleaders flip while leading the Panthers onto the field prior to the second half against Sabine.
Spring Hill (Texas) cheerleaders flip while leading the Panthers onto the field prior to the second half against Sabine.
Photo by Wayne Grubbs
Guard JaQuantae Harris of Northwood Temple Academy (N.C.) soars for a dunk against host New Life Christian Academy.
Guard JaQuantae Harris of Northwood Temple Academy (N.C.) soars for a dunk against host New Life Christian Academy.
Photo by Matthew Plyler
IMG Academy (Fla.) second baseman Drake Varnado makes a leaping throw to first base during game against Marcus (Texas) in the Dragon Classic at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
IMG Academy (Fla.) second baseman Drake Varnado makes a leaping throw to first base during game against Marcus (Texas) in the Dragon Classic at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
A female diver soars above the pool during the CHSAA 3A State Diving Championships in Colorado.
A female diver soars above the pool during the CHSAA 3A State Diving Championships in Colorado.
Photo by Brent Murphy
Katy (Texas) kicker Nemanja Lazic and holder Hamilton McMartin watch their extra point attempt during the UIL 6A Division 2 state championship game at AT&T Stadium.
Katy (Texas) kicker Nemanja Lazic and holder Hamilton McMartin watch their extra point attempt during the UIL 6A Division 2 state championship game at AT&T Stadium.
Photo by Tommy Hays
Valley Vista (Ariz.) senior twins Tyson (left) and Trenton Givens are in sync while competing in the 110-meter hurdle finals at the AIA Track and Field championships. Trenton won the race while his brother finished a close second.
Valley Vista (Ariz.) senior twins Tyson (left) and Trenton Givens are in sync while competing in the 110-meter hurdle finals at the AIA Track and Field championships. Trenton won the race while his brother finished a close second.
Photo by Darin Sicurello
Receiver Jaden Fuggett of Denton Guyer (Texas) pulls down a Hail Mary pass for a touchdown among several Arlington defenders during a UIL 6A Division 2 Area playoff game.
Receiver Jaden Fuggett of Denton Guyer (Texas) pulls down a Hail Mary pass for a touchdown among several Arlington defenders during a UIL 6A Division 2 Area playoff game.
Photo by Kenneth Murphy
The Olympus (Utah) soccer team raises midfielder Emma Neff aloft after scoring the game-winning, overtime goal in the UHSAA 5A championship game at Rio Tinto Stadium.
The Olympus (Utah) soccer team raises midfielder Emma Neff aloft after scoring the game-winning, overtime goal in the UHSAA 5A championship game at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Photo by Jay Drowns
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