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Watford enters her second season with the Valkyries' softball program for the 2027 season. Prior to her time in the Hub City, Watford spent time as both a player and coach at conference foe Francis Marion.

Watford helped elevate the Valkyries' offense, with the 2026 squad posting the third-highest batting average, on-base percentage and runs scored in program history. With Watford spearheading the offense, the 2026 Valkyries set the program record for doubles, tied for second in program history in triples and outright set the program's second-highest mark for home runs and total bases. Watford also helped increase plate discipline with the team's highest-ever walks total and its third-lowest number of strikeouts.

Previously, Watford was an assistant softball coach for Francis Marion University and helped the Patriots to a #2 national ranking in the NFCA Poll. This past season the Patriots set the program and conference record for wins in a season with 53 and hosted the Super Regionals round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. Watford helped Francis Marion capture their third consecutive Conference Carolinas Tournament Championship and coached a trio of players to All-American status. Watford also helped the Patriots rank top-10 nationally in total hits, batting average, and RBI’s this past season.
 
Before her time in the dugout for the Patriots, Watford was a two-year standout for Francis Marion. As a player, she started and played in 110 games, posted a career batting of .417, tallied 73 runs, 138 hits, 36 doubles, 1 triple, 27 home runs and 140 RBI’s. Watford also posted a .776 slugging percentage and a .502 on-base percentage. In the field, Watford tallied 578 putouts, 19 assists, and posted a .987 fielding percentage.
 
While at Francis Marion, Watford raked in numerous accolades: 2024 D2CCA Honorable Mention All-American, 2024 NFCA All-Southeast Region Second Team, 2024 D2CCA All-Southeast Region First Team, 2024 Conference Carolinas All-Conference First Team, 2024 Tucci/NFCA Division II Player of the Watch List, 2023 D2CCA All-Region Second Team, 2023 Conference Carolinas All-Conference Second Team, 2023 Conference Carolinas All-Tournament Team, and 2023 Conference Carolinas All-Defensive Team (1B) honors.
 
Prior to her time in Florence, Watford appeared in 39 games and made 25 starts for UAB during the 2021 softball season. Before Watford played for the Blazers, she spent a pair of seasons at Ole Miss, tallying 42 appearances and seven starts for the Rebels.