Averett University Athletics

Christy Renegar Watts was a standout on the Averett women's volleyball team from 2003-06.

Watts was selected to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) All-State First Team in 2006 while earning USA South All-Conference First Team accolades and USA South All-Tournament Team and Tournament MVP honors the same season. Watts helped the Cougars win two conference tournament championships, which helped Averett make NCAA Tournament appearances in 2003 and 2006. She was also named Averett's Female Student-Athlete of the Year in 2006-07. In the classroom, Watts earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors multiple times. A native of Statesville, North Carolina, Watts finished her career with 1,254 kills, which ranked ninth all-time in program history at the time of her induction. She also totaled 1,196 career digs, 119 service aces and 75 blocks over 400 sets in 138 matches during her four seasons. She averaged 3.14 kills and 2.99 digs for her career.

Watts also was a member of the women's tennis team for several seasons during her time at Averett.

Watts was inducted into the Averett Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 2, 2021.