MaxPreps is known for its accomplished and dedicated freelance
professional photographers that cover high school sporting events, and
the spectacular images they take are showcased in the
pro galleries.
Here
are 10 of the best photos published during December of the 2023-24
sports year. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in
our professional network.

Narit Chotikavanic of Plano East ends up on top of Dyson Dudley of Marcus while going for a block. (Photo: Michael Horbovetz)

Ellie Buenning of Evergreen draws the contact driving to the bucket in a Colorado game against Pueblo West. (Photo: Clemy Dalfonso)

Tye Nickens (2) of St Vincent de Paul goes up for a pass against Wasco defenders Isaiah Acosta and Moroni Carranza. (Photo: Rene Morales)

Javaris Clima, a junior at San Rafael, takes down his opponent in the Mick Tapparo Jr. Invitational Tournament in Healdsburg, Calif. Jarvis went on to win the 126 title. (Photo: Charles Chang)

Tidehaven’s Joseph Dodds scores a touchdown against Gunter during the Texas 3A Division 2 state final at AT&T Stadium. Gunter beat Tidewater 30-14. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)

Colleyville Heritage's Luke Ullrich leaps over an Emerson defender on his way to score one of his two rushing touchdowns in the Panthers' 59-48 loss in the 5A Division 2 quarterfinals. (Photo: Michael Horbovetz)

Port Neches-Groves' London Nunley fights for the ball with South Oak Cliff's Kerry Williams in Texas 5A Division 2 finals at AT&T Stadium. Port Neches-Groves won 20-17.(Photo: Freddie Beckwith)

Parker Hoel of Gunter draws the charge as Sabine's Hudson McNatt drives to the basket in Texas preseason tournament action. (Photo: Wayne Grubbs)

Kearney head coach Logan Minnick is drenched by his players as they celebrate their victory over Hillsboro in the Missouri Class 4 Championship game. (Photo: David Smith)

Malakoff’s Chauncey Hogg and Franklin’s Devyn Hidrogo battle for the ball during the Texas 3A Division 1 state final at AT&T Stadium. Malakoff beat Franklin 14-7. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)