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- ↑ "Alabama Sports Writers Association". Archived from the original on 2010-01-11. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
- ↑ Holtsford, David (April 16, 2024). "Buckhorn's Caleb Holt, Spring Garden's Ace Austin Grab ASWA 2024 Mr. and Miss Basketball Honors". AHSAA.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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