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News release from the Mad Ants:<\/p>\n

Ron Howard returns to Mad Ants<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(November 1, 2013) – The Fort Wayne Mad Ants presented by Lutheran Health Network announced today that they have acquired their all-time leading scorer, Ron Howard, for the 2013-14 season. <\/p>\n

Howard averaged 19.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game over 35 games last season. He recorded a season high 30 points against the Maine Red Claws on 12\/21\/12. Nicknamed “Mr. Mad Ant,” Howard has played for the Mad Ants since their 2007-08 inaugural season. He has played in 198 games as a Mad Ant, averaging 16.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game over six seasons. <\/p>\n

Ron and his wife, Reesha, reside in Fort Wayne with their two daughters, Chloe and Peyton. They run Game Day Sports Camp, a summer camp for local children grades K-8. <\/p>\n

The Mad Ants will play their home opener on Friday, November 29 at 7:30pm against the Maine Red Claws at the Memorial Coliseum. Call the Mad Ants office at 260-469-4667 to get your season tickets which start at just $99!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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