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- 1 2 Wright, Rick (December 20, 2015). "N.M. Sports Hall of Fame: Eight inductees announced". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ↑ Yodice, James (April 23, 2021). "Academy's Barney to retire as coach". Albuquerque Journal . Albuquerque, New Mexico. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ↑ "First Ever EVHS Grad Named To NM Sports Hall Of Fame". The Valley Daily Post. December 19, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2017.