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Here are seven of the best photos published during the month of January. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our network.

Quin Galka of Broomfield blocks a shot during a hotly-contested Front Range League contest against Legacy, which would get the last laugh with a 56-54 win.
Photo by Derek Regensburger

Things got physical at the Terrell Winter Classic in Texas during a match between Hallsville and Mabank.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw

In California, Sierra Foothill League rivals Del Oro and Granite Bay battled to a scoreless draw Jan. 18.
Photo by Anthony Brunsman

A 0-0 draw Jan. 26 kept Heritage and Liberty locked in a tie at the top of the Bay Valley League in California.
Photo by Angelo Garcia Jr.

In a clash between district rivals in San Antonio, Lee won the match 6-1 despite losing this duel.
Photo by Joe Calomeni

Things got a little uncomfortable for one wrestler at last month's CVAA Tournament in California.
Photo by Ming Chung Lin

This months top photo features players scrambling for the ball during a 2-2 draw between Ennis and Crandall at the Forney Kickoff Tournament.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw