Vote: View best high school sports photos from August by photographers in SBLive Sports Professional Network

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SBLive Sports has a network of stellar professional photographers across the nation covering high school sporting events, and here are the best of the best images captured in August - the first month of the 2023-24 sports year.

Images showcased were taken by freelance photographers who handled assignments for SBLive Sports.

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Here are the best of the best images published on SBLive Sports in August:

Vote for your favorite image from among those featured below as voting ends on Monday, Sept. 11.

De La Salle (Calif.) players swarm their home field before the season opener against Orange Lutheran. Photo: Dennis Lee (#1)

Running back Braylen Russell of Benton (Ark.) stiff arms a Bryant defender during the Salt Bowl at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Photo: Tommy Land

Two Mater Dei (Calif.) netters attempt to block a shot by Audrey Flanagan of Mira Costa during their match in Southern California. Photo: Heston Quan (#1)

Running back Breyon Williams of St. John's (D.C.) leaps an American Heritage  defender during the season opener in Florida. Photo: Matt Christopher

Photo by Dennis Lee

Receiver Charlie Willey of Serra (San Mateo, Calif.) catches an 80-yard touchdown pass on the game's first play from scrimmage against visiting Folsom. Photo: Dennis Lee (#2)

Photo by Justin Fine

Carlsbad (Calif.) players eagerly wait to take the field before their home game against Mater Dei Catholic. Photo: Justin Fine

Running back Ajon Bryant of Mater Dei (Calif.) makes a leaping attempt for a one-handed catch near the end zone against host Corona Centennial in the season opener. Photo: Heston Quan (#2)

Receiver Austin Goosby (left) of Melissa (Texas) makes a leaping catch in front of Argyle cornerback Micah Roberts that turned into a 42-yard competition. Photo: Robbie Rakestraw

Southfield A&T (Mich.) receiver Tashi Braceful makes a diving touchdown catch in the Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic against Cass Tech at Tom Adams Field on the campus of Wayne State University. Photo: Mariusz Nowak

Mira Costa (Calif.) volleyball players celebrate their three-game sweep over visiting Mater Dei. Photo: Heston Quan (#3)