MaxPreps January Photos of the Month

By Todd Shurtleff Feb 20, 2018, 2:00pm

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

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

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A James Logan (Calif.) goalie gets his fingers on a direct free kick by a Newark Memorial player.
A James Logan (Calif.) goalie gets his fingers on a direct free kick by a Newark Memorial player.
Photo by Jim Malone
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East St. Louis (III.) forward Terrance Hargrove finishes a monster dunk against Belleville East.
East St. Louis (III.) forward Terrance Hargrove finishes a monster dunk against Belleville East.
Photo by Jimmy Simmons
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Righetti (Calif.) keeper Sophia Reyes (left) comes out of goal to defend on a shot by a La Serna player during the Bonita Tournament.
Righetti (Calif.) keeper Sophia Reyes (left) comes out of goal to defend on a shot by a La Serna player during the Bonita Tournament.
Photo by Tom Houston
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Stoughton (Mass.) goalie Brianna Barbosa makes a save during a game against Dedham.
Stoughton (Mass.) goalie Brianna Barbosa makes a save during a game against Dedham.
Photo by Dave Arnold
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Montverde Academy (Fla.) forward R.J. Barrett dunks over Mater Dei's (Calif.) Wilhelm Breidenbach during the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Montverde Academy (Fla.) forward R.J. Barrett dunks over Mater Dei's (Calif.) Wilhelm Breidenbach during the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Photo by Lonnie Webb
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California (San Ramon) defender Rachel Leonardi takes a touch during a junior varsity game against Amador Valley.
California (San Ramon) defender Rachel Leonardi takes a touch during a junior varsity game against Amador Valley.
Photo by Jason Weed
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An Aliso Niguel (Calif.) wrestler (left) and a Mira Costa wrestler face off during a match in the Lady Big Kat Invitational.
An Aliso Niguel (Calif.) wrestler (left) and a Mira Costa wrestler face off during a match in the Lady Big Kat Invitational.
Photo by Ming Chung Lin
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Plymouth (N.C.) senior Ta'Quan White soars for a layup against Rocky Mount Preparatory in the title game of the News Herald Holiday Classic.
Plymouth (N.C.) senior Ta'Quan White soars for a layup against Rocky Mount Preparatory in the title game of the News Herald Holiday Classic.
Photo by Steven Worthy
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A Plainview (Okla.) cheerleader does a back flip during a boys basketball game against Kingston.
A Plainview (Okla.) cheerleader does a back flip during a boys basketball game against Kingston.
Photo by Freddie Beckwith
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Jason Siedem of Avon Old Farms (Conn.) manages to get a pass off despite being flipped in the air during a game against Taft.
Jason Siedem of Avon Old Farms (Conn.) manages to get a pass off despite being flipped in the air during a game against Taft.
Photo by Jim Stout