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Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The Cages, a new indoor batting and training facility, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 21st 2025. The owners, Brandi and David Wyant, spoke about their mission, which goes beyond sports. The facility is located at 7437 Dallas Cherryville Highway.
City manager Brian Dalton spoke on behalf of the mayor and city council. He mentioned his excitement for new businesses in Cherryville. He recalled getting a phone call "several months back" about the plan for an indoor facility where people could practice batting, learn to pitch, and lift weights. Dalton praised the work that has been done and offered the city's support, telling the owners, "If there's anything you ever need, call us at City Hall".
Cherryville City Manager Brian Dalton speaking to the owners and their family at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. August 21st, 2025
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Pete Craft, chairman of the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce's board of directors, also spoke, thanking the owners for choosing Cherryville. He commended the family's "work ethic" and apparent "concern for the youth and the young people". Craft thanked Brandi and her family for bringing a business to Cherryville to "support the young people here" by providing a safe environment to practice. The Cherryville Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon-cutting event.
Brandi Wyant, one of the owners, introduced her family, who are at the heart of the business. Her husband, David, was there along with their children: daughter Lucy, a high school senior and a cheerleader, and sons Mason and Brantley, who are in eighth and sixth grade and are both baseball players.
The Cages owners, Brandi and David Wyant, with their family, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. August 21st,2025
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Having spent a lot of time on the baseball field, Wyant mentioned that the family believed this would be a great opportunity for their kids, their friends, and the community as a whole. She says that while not every child will become a professional athlete, they are "going to be productive members of society" and contribute to the community.
Wyant explained that her family's mission is not only to promote softball skills but also "just being good people." She emphasized the family's Christian faith, saying, "We want to make sure that that is our mission, that we are being a good example to these children, and they're going to leave us as better people and better members that are ready to go out and to contribute to our community."
Their core mission is inspired by Galatians 6:9-10: "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."
The Cages sign outside of the training facility in Cherryville, N.C., August 21st, 2025
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The facility has four batting cages and two pitching lanes. All nets are movable, allowing the entire area to be transitioned into a large open space for team infield practice. There is also an area for workouts and conditioning.
The business offers various services, including team practice packages where teams can commit to a block of time for 12 weeks or more. Individual memberships are available on a recurring or annual payment basis, and a day pass can be purchased for two hours of use. The business also offers birthday party or event rentals. The lobby is an air-conditioned space for parents to sit and watch their children.
A sign showing the practice packages available at the facility. August 21st, 2025.
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The official grand opening is scheduled for this Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a wiffle ball home run derby, a speed pitching contest, hot dogs, popcorn, giveaways, and discounted memberships. The business can be found on Facebook at The Cages, LLC, and its website: https://www.thecagesllcnc.com/, where all pricing and information are available.
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