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- ↑ Hanrahan, Tom (October 18, 2015). "Partridge keeps firing away in FXFL". St. Joseph News Press. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ↑ Friday's HV Fort Game CANCELLED!. Hudson valley Renegades. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- 1 2 Haynes, Stephen (August 6, 2015). "County brings pro football to Dutchess hoping fans follow". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
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- ↑ Martelli, A.J. (11 October 2015). "Fort opener yields positive atmosphere despite result". Poughkeepsie Journal.