KENT, Ohio - The Allegheny men's and women's track and field teams opened the 2016-17 indoor season at the two-day Golden Flashes Gala, hosted by Kent State University. 

Friday's first day of competition offered an abbreviated schedule, with throwing and jumping events, and Allegheny got off to a strong start competing against athletes from all three NCAA classifications.

On the men's side, senior Christian Miranda led the way in the weight throw, with a toss of 14.67 meters, tops among all Division III competitors.  Sophomore Kurtis Williams established a new personal record in the event with a heave of 14.17 meters, exactly a half meter better than his previous mark.  Williams' classmate Barry Tevrow was a third Gator in the event, posting a mark of 10.54 meters, the second best performance of his career.

Senior Sara Von Dolln paced the Allegheny women in the weight with a top throw of 13.42 meters, her best effort in two seasons.  Classmate Sasha Moskowitz opened her final season in the Blue and Gold by setting a personal record in the event, throwing 11.89 meters.

In her career debut, freshman Samantha Cooper represented Allegheny in the long jump, and posted a top leap of 4.37 meters.

The second and final day of competition at Kent will get underway on Saturday at 11 a.m. Live results will be available throughout the day at THIS LINK.