MaxPreps Photos of the Month: August/September

By Todd Shurtleff Oct 20, 2020, 2:15pm

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

MaxPreps is known for its accomplished and dedicated freelance professional photographers that cover high school sporing events, and the spectacular images they take are showcased in the pro galleries.

Despite limitations on access due to COVID-19 and several states that have delayed high school sports until 2021, our photographers captured some amazing and memorable shots during the first two months of the 2020 fall season.

Here are 11 of the best photos published during the past two months of August and September. These images and others were submitted for consideration by photographers in our pro network.
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
Perry (Ariz.) swimmer Meghan McGowan competes in the 100-meter freestyle during a dual meet against Campo Verde.
Perry (Ariz.) swimmer Meghan McGowan competes in the 100-meter freestyle during a dual meet against Campo Verde.
Photo by David Levy
Cypress Creek (Texas) running back Omarie Simmons stiff-arms Klein defensive back Korey Celstine near the end of a pass completion at Pridgeon Stadium.
Cypress Creek (Texas) running back Omarie Simmons stiff-arms Klein defensive back Korey Celstine near the end of a pass completion at Pridgeon Stadium.
Photo by Ken Murray
Out-of-Door Academy's (Fla.) Ansley White sets a ball for a teammate during a junior varsity match against Bradenton Christian.
Out-of-Door Academy's (Fla.) Ansley White sets a ball for a teammate during a junior varsity match against Bradenton Christian.
Photo by Stacy White
Connor Holton of Spearman (Texas) carries the American flag on to the field before a home game against Childress.
Connor Holton of Spearman (Texas) carries the American flag on to the field before a home game against Childress.
Photo by David Erickson
A Lakeland (left) and Stoney Creek player go airborne while battling for the ball during a game in Michigan.
A Lakeland (left) and Stoney Creek player go airborne while battling for the ball during a game in Michigan.
Photo by Mariusz Nowak
New Salem/Glen Ullin players break out of a cattle carrier before their road game against Standing Rock/Selfridge in North Dakota.
New Salem/Glen Ullin players break out of a cattle carrier before their road game against Standing Rock/Selfridge in North Dakota.
Photo by Mark Jones
Isabella LaPerle (left) celebrates with her twin sister, Lyndsey, after scoring the eventual game-winning goal for Bow (N.H.) in a 2-1 victory over Hopkinton.
Isabella LaPerle (left) celebrates with her twin sister, Lyndsey, after scoring the eventual game-winning goal for Bow (N.H.) in a 2-1 victory over Hopkinton.
Photo by Richard Miyara
Receiver Jahlan Paul of Westminster Academy (Fla.) stretches to make a touchdown catch in front of two St. John Paul II Academy defenders.
Receiver Jahlan Paul of Westminster Academy (Fla.) stretches to make a touchdown catch in front of two St. John Paul II Academy defenders.
Photo by Laura Martin
Spring Hill (Texas) cheerleaders do a flip while leading the Panthers onto the field to start the second half against Sabine.
Spring Hill (Texas) cheerleaders do a flip while leading the Panthers onto the field to start the second half against Sabine.
Photo by Wayne Grubbs
Chatfield (Colo.) varsity softball coach Jen Lazzeri checks the temperature of an umpire before their home game against Ralston Valley during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chatfield (Colo.) varsity softball coach Jen Lazzeri checks the temperature of an umpire before their home game against Ralston Valley during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo by Flip Dalfonso