Frankie Rita, former Lemont High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 8 in NCAA Division I softball game

On Tuesday, April 8, former Lemont High School standout Frankie Rita’s current college team, the Drake Bulldogs, lost 7-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Northern Iowa Panthers.

The game took place at Buel Field. This was their second matchup against the Panthers this season.

The Bulldogs’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 11 at 5 p.m. at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James & Dorothy Cooper Stadium against Evansville Purple Aces.