Frankie Rita, former Lemont High School standout, played on Saturday, Feb. 8 in NCAA Division I softball game

On Saturday, Feb. 8, former Lemont High School standout Frankie Rita’s current college team, the Drake Bulldogs, lost 9-7 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

The game took place at UNI-Dome. This was their first matchup against the Fighting Hawks this season.

The Bulldogs’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. at UNI-Dome against Loyola Ramblers.