We've got a running clock

Daniel Van Pelt is the new favorite kicker of the press box.

That's because his extra point gave Eleva-Strum a 41-6 lead following Nick Zander's 3-yard touchdown run and enforced the running clock, a mercy rule in Wisconsin football enforced when one team has a 35-point lead in the second half.

The Cardinals are no stranger to the running clock. All but three of their games have ended with a running clock, including three of the previous four playoff games. Eleva-Strum will make it four of five if it can keep Southwestern out of the end zone here.

Eleva-Strum's last touchdown was set up by a Nick Rogness interception. The Cardinals have intercepted both of Blake Martin's last two pass attempts.

- John Casper Jr.