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- ↑ "Cal Softball Season Statistics 2010–2011" . Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ↑ Suckow, Kelly (14 March 2011). "Fielder's Choice: Britt Vonk Left High School to Play Softball, a Decision That Eventually Brought Her to Cal". The Daily Californian .
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