Football's Steve Groth stars in Aztec Bowl for Team USA

December 14, 2004


Four MIAC players helped Team USA defeat Mexico in the 2004 Aztec Bowl. (Front, L-R) Concordia's Nick Didier and UST's Steve Groth; (Back L-R) St. John's Jim Diley and Gustavus' Isaac Sieling. Groth had an interception, seven tackles and two pass break-ups.

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St. Thomas senior Steve Groth had a dominant game at cornerback to help Team USA defeat Mexico 23-3 Saturday in Cancun, Mexico.

The win was the seventh in eight tries for the United States in what has become an annual battle between the top college football players in Mexico and the top Division III players in the United States.

Groth (SR-Apple Valley/Eastview) had an interception, a team-best seven tackles and two pass break-ups. The Team USA defense forced six Mexico turnovers and held the home team to 107 yards in total offense in the second half.

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