MaxPreps Photos of the Month: May

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Jun 6, 2022, 12:30pm
MaxPreps is known for its accomplished and dedicated freelance professional photographers that cover high school sporting events. The spectacular images they take are showcased in thousands of galleries going back nearly 20 years.

Here are 17 of the best photos published during May. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our network.
Oak Park's Anthony Valadez makes a throw to first during a game with Lee's Summit.
Oak Park's Anthony Valadez makes a throw to first during a game with Lee's Summit.
Photo by David Smith
Lane Tech's Nick Lagges tags out Whitney Young's Brendan Summerhill as he tries to slide into second base during a May 2 game at Whitney Young's Michelle Obama Field in Chicago.
Lane Tech's Nick Lagges tags out Whitney Young's Brendan Summerhill as he tries to slide into second base during a May 2 game at Whitney Young's Michelle Obama Field in Chicago.
Photo by Kirsten Stickney
Northfield goalie Chloe Rhodes makes a diving save in overtime to preserve a scoreless tie with Windsor. Rhodes was the star for Northfield as she stopped two penalty kicks to give her team the CHSAA 4A title.
Northfield goalie Chloe Rhodes makes a diving save in overtime to preserve a scoreless tie with Windsor. Rhodes was the star for Northfield as she stopped two penalty kicks to give her team the CHSAA 4A title.
Photo by Derek Regensburger
Anson's Dylyn Pyle scores the game-tying run during the Tigers' UIL 2A Regional quarterfinal game against Hamilton. Anson fell 2-1 to the Bulldogs.
Anson's Dylyn Pyle scores the game-tying run during the Tigers' UIL 2A Regional quarterfinal game against Hamilton. Anson fell 2-1 to the Bulldogs.
Photo by Tommy Hays
Ryle pitcher Brayden Stewart is consoled by a Highlands player after an extra-innings, walk-off bunt knocked the Raiders out of the ninth region tournament.
Ryle pitcher Brayden Stewart is consoled by a Highlands player after an extra-innings, walk-off bunt knocked the Raiders out of the ninth region tournament.
Photo by Wayne Litmer
Southlake Carroll’s Colin Coulter leads a pregame pep talk before their UIL 6A Regional semifinal against Coppell.
Southlake Carroll’s Colin Coulter leads a pregame pep talk before their UIL 6A Regional semifinal against Coppell.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Basic catcher Alex Santiaguin and pitcher Aaron Rubio celebrate the first win of their Nevada 5A series against Bishop Gorman.
Basic catcher Alex Santiaguin and pitcher Aaron Rubio celebrate the first win of their Nevada 5A series against Bishop Gorman.
Photo by Jules Karney
Burlington Township pitcher Rylee Reed and catcher Taylor Fitzpatrick celebrate the school's first South Jersey Group 3 championship on May 26.
Burlington Township pitcher Rylee Reed and catcher Taylor Fitzpatrick celebrate the school's first South Jersey Group 3 championship on May 26.
Photo by Robert Barnes
The Blanco second baseman lays out for a ball during the UIL Texas 3A Regional quarterfinal against Marion.
The Blanco second baseman lays out for a ball during the UIL Texas 3A Regional quarterfinal against Marion.
Photo by Joe Calomeni
Collinsville's Rylan Newman steals second in an area championship game against Petrolia. Collinsville won the May 12 game 6-0.
Collinsville's Rylan Newman steals second in an area championship game against Petrolia. Collinsville won the May 12 game 6-0.
Photo by Freddie Beckwith
Liberty North's Ava Baker wins the battle for a header over Sophie Harlan of St. Teresa's Academy during a MSHSAA Class 4 Quarterfinal game. Liberty North won 2-0.
Liberty North's Ava Baker wins the battle for a header over Sophie Harlan of St. Teresa's Academy during a MSHSAA Class 4 Quarterfinal game. Liberty North won 2-0.
Photo by David Smith
St. Joseph keeper Josh Ortiz makes a save before Rowland Hall forward River Whitten can make a play on the ball during the Utah 2A state championship match. Rowland Hall won 2-0.
St. Joseph keeper Josh Ortiz makes a save before Rowland Hall forward River Whitten can make a play on the ball during the Utah 2A state championship match. Rowland Hall won 2-0.
Photo by Craig J. Peterson
Farmington's Abe Ashby heads the ball into the face of Herriman's Jase Bailey during their Utah 6A semifinal match.
Farmington's Abe Ashby heads the ball into the face of Herriman's Jase Bailey during their Utah 6A semifinal match.
Photo by Dave Argyle
Pottsboro's Grayson Watson looks to turn two against Grand Saline in the Cardinals' 4-0 area playoff win on May 6.
Pottsboro's Grayson Watson looks to turn two against Grand Saline in the Cardinals' 4-0 area playoff win on May 6.
Photo by Freddie Beckwith
The Goalie from Jesuit Nate Guerrero makes a save against Monte Vista in first-round action of the North Coast Section Division 1 postseason.
The Goalie from Jesuit Nate Guerrero makes a save against Monte Vista in first-round action of the North Coast Section Division 1 postseason.
Photo by Jim Malone
Sunnyvale’s Landry Laird slides in safely at second base while Brownsboro’s Landon Hatton leaps to catch the ball during a UIL 4A Bi-District playoff game.
Sunnyvale’s Landry Laird slides in safely at second base while Brownsboro’s Landon Hatton leaps to catch the ball during a UIL 4A Bi-District playoff game.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Jace Posey of Houston's Strake Jesuit sets a new Texas 6A high jump record, clearing 7 feet, 4.25 inches.
Jace Posey of Houston's Strake Jesuit sets a new Texas 6A high jump record, clearing 7 feet, 4.25 inches.
Photo by Tommy Hays