MEXICALI, Mexico -- Trine's Derek Scott traveled to Mexico to compete for Team Stars and Stripes in the eighth annual Tazón De Estrellas this past week.
Scott (Niles, Mich. / Niles) was one of 54 college seniors representing 22 NCAA Division III institutions to compete for Team Stars and Stripes. The annual event gives student-athletes from the U.S. an opportunity to travel internationally and enjoy a cultural exchange, then to compete against their Mexican counterparts on the football field. The CONADEIP All-Stars representing Mexico defeated Team Stars and Stripes, 51-26.
Prior to the game, Scott spent a week of practice implementing the game plan at CETYS University. He was part of a community service project with local youth. Scott and his teammates also traveled to San Felipe Beach in Baja.
Click on the photo below to view a photo gallery from Scott's experience in Tazón De Estrellas.
Scott was named to the D3football.com All-North Region Team for his work on Trine's offensive line. The senior also earned All-MIAA First Team honors for the first time to follow up on an All-MIAA Second Team performance in 2015. Scott helped the Thunder produce a school-record average of 243.2 rushing yards per game this season.
Trine concluded the season 6-4 overall and finished fourth in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association with a 3-3 conference record. Seven members of the Thunder football team earned postseason honors from the MIAA.