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- ↑ "2014 Honeybees Auditions" . Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- ↑ "2014-15 Honey Bees" . Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- ↑ "2013-14 Lady Cats | Charlotte Hornets" . Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- ↑ "Lady Cats to Become HoneyBees when Bobcats Become Hornets; Auditions Begin June 7".
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