The Alabama Gymnastics team hosted its annual Ghost and Goblins intrasquad today with the Goblins coming out on top by a very narrow margin.

The Crimson Tide coaching staff divided the teams with eye toward making the even. With a two point margin of victory, they were obviously successful. In front of 200-plus onlookers, the Goblins beat the Ghosts 183-181. The Goblins outscored their counterparts on the vault and floor exercise to secure the victory.

Freshman Melanie Banville was the day's high scorer, adding 60 points to the Goblins winning effort. Senior Ashley Miles added 36 points for the Goblins. Rookies Cassie Martin (Ghosts), Ashley O'Neal (Goblins) and Courtney Priess (Ghosts) all tied for third place, scoring 31 points apiece.

"We had a good day today," head coach Sarah Patterson said. "We took some steps forward and it was good to get on the equipment in some pressure situations in front of a crowd. Today gave us a good look at what we need to work on between now and Thanksgiving."

Sarah and David Patterson are in the 28th year coaching the Crimson Tide. Last year's team finished runner-up at the NCAA Championships, marking Alabama's 16th top-3 national finish. The Tide opens up the regular season Friday, January 6 at the Super Six Challenge in Baton Rouge, La.