Clarion won the PSAC-West and NCAA East Region titles and advanced to the NCAA Final Four before losing in the final seconds to Northern Colorado, who went on to win the NCAA National Championship. The Golden Eagles ended the season ranked 8 th in the final NCAA Division II Poll and were awarded the Lambert Cup in February 1997 at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. Luke was voted AFCA Region 1 and PSAC-West Coach of the Year in 1996. Playing with a young team in 1999, Luke has the Eagles poised for another quality run starting in 2000.
Clarion has a tremendous football product and is rich in football tradition.
I m honored to be the head coach here and will work hard to continue that tradition. Malen Luke I love Clarion and continue to be excited to be the head football coach here, stated Luke. Clarion has an outstanding academic and athletic reputation, along with the leadership and commitment to stay on top. Clarion has a tremendous football product and is rich in football tradition. I m honored to be the head coach here and will work hard to continue that tradition.