A Few Good Minutes with Wyatt Campbell

I sat down with Bath County’s all time touchdown leader Wyatt Campbell. His story is one of belief, determination, heart, and community. As a record-breaking quarterback for the Bath County Chargers, Wyatt’s senior season became the stuff of local legend—leading the Chargers to their first Pioneer District title in over a decade and solidifying his place as the all-time touchdown leader in program history. But beyond the stats, Wyatt’s journey is defined by the relationships he’s built.

In our conversation, Wyatt shared how much the support of his family and the tight-knit Bath County community meant to him. Whether it was his dad coaching on the sidelines, his mom’s cheers echoing from the stands, Grandma not missing a game or the trust he earned from his teammates and Coach Phillips, Wyatt spoke about how these connections fueled his success. From iconic moments like his first punt return touchdown against Page County to the resilience he displayed after last year’s setback, Wyatt embodies what it means to lead by example.

In this interview, we dive into what drives him as an athlete, the moments that shaped his career, and what lies ahead for this extraordinary young man.

 

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Danny Cardwell

Danny is the Station Coordinator for WCHG, and the host of our gospel and country hours on Wednesdays 10:00 am to noon. He and his wife Renee Cardwell live with a spoiled dog (Toddie) in Hot Springs. Danny is a Deacon at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Hot Springs. He operates Thoughtwrestler.blogspot.com and is a site administrator and featured writer for the website Dagblog.com. He has been a frequent contributor to The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, All Politics Are Local, and Politics Done Right. Danny has tutored, lectured, and mentored at risk youth in churches, group homes, and inside the Virginia Department Corrections. He serves on the board of directors for Preservation Bath and chairs the Bath Community Hospital Patient Advisory board. danny@amrmail.org

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