Tune in to the latest episode of Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight as he sits down with Sumter High women’s basketball coach and men's golf coach Jeff Schaffer. Coach Schaffer shares insights from his coaching career, discusses the challenges of leading two programs, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at building success in both basketball and golf.

Sumter native and baseball star Curtis Johnson joins Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight to talk about his journey from Lakewood High School to Florence-Darlington Technical College , competing at the University of South Carolina, and now leading the baseball program at East Clarendon High School. We discuss leadership, player development, and what it takes to build a winning culture in small-town South Carolina baseball.

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Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring Sumter native and Lakewood High School graduate, Brandon Cisse 🏈

Jenkins sits down with Brandon to break down his football journey — from his early days at Lakewood High School, to NC State, and ultimately becoming a starter in the South Carolina Gamecocks’ secondary in the SEC.

Brandon reflects on what it was like playing at two major programs, the differences between NC State and South Carolina, and how building relationships with teammates, coaches, and support staffs shaped him both on and off the field. He opens up about the bonds formed in locker rooms, the challenges of transitions, and how those experiences helped prepare him for the next level.

He also discusses his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, what went into that choice, and how he’s preparing mentally and physically for the opportunity ahead.

Tune in, share with your fellow local fans, and enjoy an inside look at a hometown standout chasing his NFL dream.

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Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring MLB Pitcher and Sumter native, JP Sears!⚾
JP sits down with Jenkins to share his journey from his early days on the fields atWilson Hall, to The Citadel, through the grind of the minor leagues, and ultimately his rise to the Major Leagues.
He also breaks down what it’s really like to be traded multiple times, how he handled the pressure of those transitions, and what his offseason preparation looks like as a pro.
Tune in, share with your fellow local fans, and enjoy an inside look at a hometown star making it at the highest level!
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Join Jenkins for a conversation with Caleb Yoder — pastor, speaker and lifelong sports fan — to talk about his recent “Fields of Faith” message and the role sports play in shaping young people.  He shares stories from ministry, his University of Alabama backgrounds and what he sees happening in high school and college sports today.

Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight is presented by State Farm Charles Bostic Insurance.

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Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring Wilson Hall Head Football Coach, Adam Jarecki! 🏈

Coach Jarecki shares his coaching journey, insights on the Barons’ season so far, and how his team is gearing up for the upcoming playoff run.

Tune in, share with your fellow Baron fans, and get ready for some great football talk!

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Guest, Ben Burress, Sumter native and current Passing Game Specialist for the South Carolina Gamecocks.  Listen in as we discuss his career in the NFL and now in the SEC for his alma mater

Jenkins sits down with Yankees legend-and Sumter native Bobby Richardson, fresh off his 90th birthday, for a heartfelt conversation on baseball, leadership, and faith, plus timeless lessons for today's players and fans.

In this interview, first-year Laurence Manning Football coach Jimmy Noonan talks about the upcoming season for the Swampcats, how he went about this offseason to prepare, and also talks about his career growing up and how he got into coaching.

On the first episode of Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight, P15s head coach Randy Twitty talks regular season, line up adjustments and what the post season could look like.