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
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Here are 10 of the best photos published during February of the 2023-24 sports year. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our professional network.

Carlsbad's Will Cianfrini soars for a slam in the San Diego Section Open Division title game. (Photo: Rudy Schmoke)

Boston College High senior Ivan Yhomby finishes warmup with a slam as his teammates look on.(Photo: Brian Kelly)

Carlsbad's Jake Hall tosses one down in th Lancers 56-47 win over Montgomery in the San Diego Section Open Division title game. (Photo: Rudy Schmoke)

Dexter Southfield's Sean Leetch celebrates his game tying goal in their come-from-behind victory over Belmont Hill in the NEPSAC Large School quarterfinals. (Photo: Dave Arnold)

Hazelwood Central's Jayden Atkins sprints in the 200-meter dash during the Louisville Indoor Games. (Photo: Arnold Ward)

A San Clemente beach volleyball player digs a ball in a match against San Juan Hills. (Photo: Joe Duncan)

Jacob Hyde of Glendale makes a diving catch in right field against Pasadena.(Photo: Rene Morales)

Anna’s Iv Jackson maintains her dribble while falling down during a Texas playoff game against Alvarado. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)

An Orange Lutheran player in action against Servite in the Southern Section Division II finals. (Photo: Marc Gewertz)

A runner dives back into a cloud of dirt on a pickoff move. (Photo: Chris Meeks)