Sumter Sports Talk - Curtis Johnson - East Clarendon Athletic Director, Sumter Native, Former USC Gamecock

Sumter Sports Talk - Buddy Truett, LMA Softball

🥎🎙️ On this episode of Sumter Sports Talk, I sit down with three-time state champion softball coach Buddy Truett of the LMA Swampcats. Coach Truett shares his coaching journey, the lessons he’s learned throughout his career, and the foundation that helped lead the Swampcats to three consecutive state championships. We discuss building a winning culture, developing players, and what it takes to sustain success at a championship level. Don’t miss this conversation with one of the most successful coaches in South Carolina high school softball.

Sumter Sports Talk - Evan Lewis, Golfer/YouTuber

Listen to Jenkins sit down with Evans Lewis as he talks about his journey from picking up golf late in his high school career and going from a walk-on D2 player all the way to playing for a national championship with the South Carolina Gamecocks and now playing on YouTube with Grant Horvat and Jason Day.

Sumter Sports Talk - Jeff Schaffer, Sumter Women's Basketball and Men's Golf

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 Sports Talk - Curtis Johnson - East Clarendon Athletic Director, Sumter Native, Former USC Gamecock

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.

Sumter Sports Talk - Brandon Cisse, USC Defensive Back and NFL Draft Prospect

📣 New Episode Alert! 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. 👉 Listen now on Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight — available wherever you get your podcasts. #SumterSportsTalk #BrandonCisse #LakewoodHigh #NCState #Gamecocks #SEC #NFLDraft #HometownHero #FootballJourney