About Scout going in the crate, two things come to mind.

1. The crate may be too big and needs to partitioned off. There should not be extra space in the crate during housetraining. Usually (like almost 99% of the time) a dog will not soil in their sleeping quarters. If there is room for Scout to "GO" and still not be near the "MESS" then the crate is too big. After housetraining is complete you can take the partition out of the crate and let him have the extra space when crated.

2. If the crate is not to big and the dog is soiling it could be medical. Taking Scout to the vet is advisable.

Congratulations on completing basic obedience. Continue in more classes so you can continue to bond with Scout. The most important part of any training is to reward desired behavior and don't reward unwanted behavior. If you follow this method you can do anything with your dog.

Best of Luck!