Watt Dalton
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
SCHOOL
​Charlottesville, VA
HOMETOWN​
Class of 2027
YEAR
Personal Statement
Videos
I am a three-sport athlete (tennis, basketball, and soccer) who plays #1 singles and doubles for St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, VA. This past season (Fall 2024), we won the Division II state championship. I was honored to be named to the All-Conference Team and First Team All-State.
During my freshman season, I was sidelined due to two surgeries to correct an anatomical issue in both of my ankles. The recovery has been long, but I am working my way back into competitive tennis. This summer I’m excited to play in more tournaments and hope to have another strong season in the Fall.
Stats & Team History
Singles Stats
UTR: 5.53
WTN: 30.35
Doubles Stats
UTR: 4.78
WTN: 31.88
10th Grade
#1 Singles
#1 Doubles
2024
9th Grade
Team Manager
Due to surgeries*
2023
8th Grade
#2 Singles
#1 Doubles
2022
Academics
GPA
3.8
On 4.0 scale
COURSES
Honors & AP
Math, Science and Electives
Awards
Sports Recognition
1st Team - All-State
All LIS Team
State Champions (Division II)
2024
School Recognition
Sydney B. Elliott Athletic Award — Eighth Grade Graduation
Presented to a young woman who has excelled in each sport she has played — enhancing the St. Anne’s-Belfield athletic program and setting an example of good sportsmanship.
2023
Medical History
Watty was sidelined due to peroneal retinacular reconstruction in both ankles. She was born with an anatomical issue caused by an extra muscle wrapped around the tendons in her ankles. Each surgery required a four-month recovery, which significantly impacted her freshman year sports commitments.
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Right ankle surgery: August 2023
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Left ankle surgery: February 2024
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The procedures included ankle arthroscopy with extensive synovectomy, Broström-Gould procedure, peroneal retinacular reconstruction, and peroneus brevis repair/tubularization with excision of a low-lying muscle belly.
News Feature
October 2024
Athlete Spotlight: Watty Dalton thrives in big moments
The Daily Progress — Newspaper in Charlottesville, VA
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Video and photos used with permission.
Copyright: The Daily Progress
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