Kailua backyard batting cage forced to close

KAILUA, Oahu (KHON2) — For years now, Henson Thomas has been helping athletes improve their batting from the comfort of his Kailua backyard.

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He’s been a staple in the softball community and has helped a number of athletes go on to play softball collegiately.

“He’s done so much for the girls. There’s so many girls that have come here and have gone to big-time colleges and have got it all paid for,” said Liliana Thomas, Henson’s daughter.

But now, Henson’s batting lessons have stopped, after the city issued him an order to shut down his cage and the lessons in July…

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