Alabama Gymnastics’ Ghosts and Goblins Intrasquad Ends in First-Ever Tie

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Competing for a packed house in the Frances Smith Practice Facility at Coleman Coliseum Tuesday afternoon, the annual Alabama gymnastics Ghosts and Goblins Intrasquad ended in the first tie in series history.

Seniors Wynter Childers and Maddie Desch led the Ghosts while fellow senior Shea Mahoney and junior Lexi Graber led the Goblins.

Along with Childers and Desch, Team Ghost consisted of junior Alonza Klopfer, sophomore Sania Mitchell and freshman Makarri Doggette.

Junior Kylie Dickson, sophomore Griffin James and freshman Macy Orosco joined Mahoney and Graber to comprise the Goblin mob.

Fans got their first glimpse at the Tide's talented freshman class. Doggette stood out on all four events for Team Ghost, showing great power and difficulty. Orosco also delivered in her first performance in front of Alabama fans, delivering what head coach Dana Duckworth called "the best bar routine she's done."

HEAD COACH DANA DUCKWORTH SAID

"I thought the energy was good, and we made some good steps. We definitely have a lot of room for improvement on landings and other things. I was really proud of four-up, four-count on balance beam. I love our dance, I think our rhythm is good and we have some big beam routines. This team is going to be exciting and electric to watch and Coleman Coliseum is going to be hopping come January 17."

BREAKING IT DOWN

Graber, the reigning Southeastern Conference balance beam champion, led a strong beam contingent, where she joined Klopfer, Desch and Doggette in hitting four solid routines on the event.
For the first time at Ghosts and Goblins, many of the gymnasts debuted their full floor exercise routines.
There was no shortage of power in the Tide's high-energy floor performances, with Doggette opening with a double layout, Graber with a huge full-twisting double back and Desch with a sky-high double arabian.
Sophomore Shallon Olsen did not compete at the intrasquad, coming off her performance at the 2019 World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, as part of Team Canada. Olsen will add more power to the Tide's lineups.

UP NEXT

The Crimson and White preview on December 18 is the next opportunity for fans to see the team in action, with an intrasquad on the floor of Coleman Coliseum.
Alabama starts the 2020 season at Auburn January 10th before hosting the defending NCAA champion Oklahoma Sooners in their home opener January 17.

SEASON TICKETS

Season tickets for the Crimson Tide's 2018 season are on sale now through the Alabama Ticket Office (205.348.2262) located in the lobby of Coleman Coliseum, and online at RollTide.com.

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