MaxPreps Photos of the Month: February

By Todd Shurtleff Mar 23, 2021, 9:30am

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

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

Here are eight of the best photos published during the month of February. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our pro network.
Brock Luechtefeld of The Woodlands (Texas) blocks a shot by Dylan Cormier of Cypress Woods in a UIL 6A Region 2 Area playoff game.
Brock Luechtefeld of The Woodlands (Texas) blocks a shot by Dylan Cormier of Cypress Woods in a UIL 6A Region 2 Area playoff game.
Photo by Jo Ann Nowak
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
IMG Academy (Fla.) catcher Brady Neal awaits the throw as Marcus baserunner Wesley Jordan attempts to steal home after the ball was returned to the pitcher during the Dragon Classic at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. He was out at home plate.
IMG Academy (Fla.) catcher Brady Neal awaits the throw as Marcus baserunner Wesley Jordan attempts to steal home after the ball was returned to the pitcher during the Dragon Classic at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. He was out at home plate.
Photo by Tommy Hays
Kell (Ga.) head coach Jermaine Sellers celebrates with his children after his team's GHSA Region AAAAAA championship victory over Wheeler.
Kell (Ga.) head coach Jermaine Sellers celebrates with his children after his team's GHSA Region AAAAAA championship victory over Wheeler.
Photo by Will Fagan
A Round Rock Westwood (Texas), left, and a Vista Ridge player leap for a header.
A Round Rock Westwood (Texas), left, and a Vista Ridge player leap for a header.
Photo by Jim Parker
IMG Academy (Fla.) second baseman Drake Varnado makes a leaping throw to first base during game against Marcus 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 in the Dragon Classic at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
A Jesuit (Calif.) golfer hits out of a bunker during a match against St. Mary's at the Stockton Golf and Country Club.
A Jesuit (Calif.) golfer hits out of a bunker during a match against St. Mary's at the Stockton Golf and Country Club.
Photo by Stephen Hopson
A wild pitch knocks the helmet of Carson Smith of Cypress Woods (Texas) askew.  Luckily, he only suffered a bruised cheek.
A wild pitch knocks the helmet of Carson Smith of Cypress Woods (Texas) askew. Luckily, he only suffered a bruised cheek.
Photo by Jo Ann Nowak