Bring the Heat AZ 2025

Inside the halls of Wilson Elementary School, the rhythmic clack of plastic turning at breakneck speed filled the room as timers flashed in rapid succession. The contrast between deliberate, measured analysis and the raw fury of physical speed cubing was on full display as competitors prepared to push their limits. While thoughtful strategy underpins every turn, this high-energy WCA competition demanded instant execution under pressure across nine intense rounds of action.

Held on July 19, 2025, Bring the Heat AZ 2025 brought 60 competitors together in Phoenix, Arizona, USA to contest five distinct events. The single-day cubing competition featured everything from standard twisty puzzles to complex multi-layered challenges, drawing talent from across the region. Across every bracket, participants fought through qualifying rounds in pursuit of finals berths and podium silverware in the scorching summer heat.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew a full slate of 60 competitors across three competitive rounds. Jeremy Bulambot delivered an exceptional performance in the final, securing the victory with a standout 6.54 winning average and a lightning-fast single of 5.90. The final 3x3 results saw Jacob De La Garza take the second spot with a 6.98 average, while Jesse Gonzales completed the podium with a 7.39 mark in an all-United States top three.

Bulambot was not finished making his mark on the weekend, carrying his fine form straight into 3x3x3 One-Handed. Navigating two rounds against 35 competitors, Bulambot captured his second gold of Bring the Heat AZ 2025 with a winning average of 10.81 and a best single of 8.84. Dan Tran claimed the runner-up position with a 14.32 average, while Quintin Audisho locked in third place with a 16.14 average.

Dan Tran had his own golden moment on the big stages, mastering the dense layers of the 6x6x6 Cube to take top honors among 25 entrants. Tran posted a commanding 1:41.54 winning average along with a best single of 1:36.80. Daniel Mullen finished in second place with an average of 2:13.48, and Quintin Audisho earned his second podium of the tournament by finishing third in 2:20.41.

In the twelve-sided Megaminx event, Mia Sponseller set the standard over two rounds of play among 28 entrants, winning the final with an average of 51.16 and posting a best single of 44.56. Quintin Audisho earned another silver with a 53.88 average, narrowly edging out Randy Ngo who posted 54.29 for third. Over at Square-1, Ivan Vanek conquered the 19-competitor field with an 8.39 winning average and a 6.82 single, topping Daniel Mullen at 15.69 and Dan Tran at 16.71.

Beyond the championship battles, the tournament floor hummed with personal triumphs and breakthrough milestones. Brian Yi took on five events, shaving an astonishing 65.3% off his Square-1 mark down to 36.94, while also dropping his 3x3x3 One-Handed best to 17.98. Jonah Charland-Ford logged an enormous 53.7% improvement on Megaminx with a 1:59.16 single and trimmed his standard Rubik's Cube best down to 13.82. Carson Fink dropped his 3x3x3 Cube single by 45% to 13.75, while also recording a first ever attempt at Megaminx in 3:24.44.

Major debuts also defined the day as several competitors stepped onto the official floor for the first time. Peter Villeneuve entered his first WCA competition across four events, posting 20.77 on 3x3x3 Cube and a best finish of 24th in 6x6x6 Cube with 7:45.11. Dillon Godbehere tackled his first competition, logging 23.33 on 3x3x3 Cube and 3:05.13 in Megaminx. Austin Lee Gagnon entered five events, making a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 5:24.27 and improving his Megaminx single by 22.4% to 2:27.91. Kobe Lee registered a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 27.04, and Jett Morine took on a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 6:58.21 while trimming his 3x3x3 Cube best by 32.1% to 22.22.

The single-day gathering concluded with United States competitors sweeping all 15 available podium spots across the five featured disciplines. From rapid speedcubing finals to the quiet concentration demanded by larger puzzles, the event showcased tremendous depth across all experience levels. As the tables cleared at Wilson Elementary School, Bring the Heat AZ 2025 came to a close having delivered unforgettable action and setting a high benchmark for the competitive season ahead.