MaxPreps Photos of the Month: December

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

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Jan 18, 2022, 11:20am
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 14 of the best photos published during the month of December in the 2021-22 sports year. Images were submitted for consideration by photographers in our pro network.

Lago Vista quarterback Bowen Stobb leaps a defender during a long gain in the Vikings' 35-21 victory over Industrial in the UIL 3A Division 1 quarterfinal game.
Lago Vista quarterback Bowen Stobb leaps a defender during a long gain in the Vikings' 35-21 victory over Industrial in the UIL 3A Division 1 quarterfinal game.
Photo by Joe Calomeni
Owen Ryan executes a perfect bicycle kick.
Owen Ryan executes a perfect bicycle kick.
Photo by Tom Houston

Clearwater Central Catholic defenders Vinny Minutolo and Ashton Carboni battle for a ball against Tampa Catholic's Trenton Charboneau.
Clearwater Central Catholic defenders Vinny Minutolo and Ashton Carboni battle for a ball against Tampa Catholic's Trenton Charboneau.
Photo by Chris Copek

Pflugerville's 5-foot-7 guard Ashten Mitchell flies to the basket past Round Rock's Jae'lyn Brooks.
Pflugerville's 5-foot-7 guard Ashten Mitchell flies to the basket past Round Rock's Jae'lyn Brooks.
Photo by Paul Knight

A forward for Lee, the reigning Texas 6A state champion, goes airborne for a shot on goal during a match with San Marcos.
A forward for Lee, the reigning Texas 6A state champion, goes airborne for a shot on goal during a match with San Marcos.
Photo by Joe Calomeni

Sacred Heart Cathedral head coach Barry McLaughlin is doused with water after the Fighting Irish's 48-29 win over Northview in the CIF Division 4-A state finals.
Sacred Heart Cathedral head coach Barry McLaughlin is doused with water after the Fighting Irish's 48-29 win over Northview in the CIF Division 4-A state finals.
Photo by Jim Malone

Surrounded by teammates and fans, East Buchanan's Cru Conaway hoists the championship trophy while sharing a hug with his sister, Adlee, following their victory over Marceline in Missouri's Class 1 MSHSAA Show-Me Bowl.
Surrounded by teammates and fans, East Buchanan's Cru Conaway hoists the championship trophy while sharing a hug with his sister, Adlee, following their victory over Marceline in Missouri's Class 1 MSHSAA Show-Me Bowl.
Photo by David Smith

Collins Hill receiver Travis Hill goes up for an amazing 50-yard touchdown catch against Graham-Kapowsin during a GEICO State Champions Bowl Series game from Las Vegas.
Collins Hill receiver Travis Hill goes up for an amazing 50-yard touchdown catch against Graham-Kapowsin during a GEICO State Champions Bowl Series game from Las Vegas.
Photo by Jann Hendry

St. Pius receiver Jayshawn Ross hauls in a tough catch in front of St. Mary's defender Farand Washington during Missouri's Class 4 MSHSAA Show-Me Bowl game.
St. Pius receiver Jayshawn Ross hauls in a tough catch in front of St. Mary's defender Farand Washington during Missouri's Class 4 MSHSAA Show-Me Bowl game.
Photo by David Smith

Stephenville's Reece Elston leaps over would-be tackler Keyshun Jackson of Hirschi during the Texas football postseason.
Stephenville's Reece Elston leaps over would-be tackler Keyshun Jackson of Hirschi during the Texas football postseason.
Photo by Eddie Kelly

A Duncanville player and coach get major air celebrating an interception during the Panthers' 42-7 win over Spring in the UIL 6A Division 1 Regional Semifinal win.
A Duncanville player and coach get major air celebrating an interception during the Panthers' 42-7 win over Spring in the UIL 6A Division 1 Regional Semifinal win.
Photo by Tommy Hays

Life Christian Academy's Hansel Emmanuel soars for a flush in the City of Palms dunk contest. The basketball phenom, who lost his left arm in an accident as a child, had all eyes on him as he scored a perfect 50 on this dunk.
Life Christian Academy's Hansel Emmanuel soars for a flush in the City of Palms dunk contest. The basketball phenom, who lost his left arm in an accident as a child, had all eyes on him as he scored a perfect 50 on this dunk.
Photo by Pete Wright

Stephenville's Coy Eakin makes a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch in the Yellow Jackets' 38-21 win over LBJ Austin in the UIL 4A Division 1 finals at AT&T Stadium.
Stephenville's Coy Eakin makes a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch in the Yellow Jackets' 38-21 win over LBJ Austin in the UIL 4A Division 1 finals at AT&T Stadium.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw

Life Christian Academy dunking phenom Hansel Enmanuel showed he's got skills during the game, too, as he flies for a jam in a game during the City of Palms Classic. The shot was captured with a mounted, remote camera behind the backboard.
Life Christian Academy dunking phenom Hansel Enmanuel showed he's got skills during the game, too, as he flies for a jam in a game during the City of Palms Classic. The shot was captured with a mounted, remote camera behind the backboard.
Photo by Pete Wright