Clock & 'Minx Ohio 2025

Luke Garrett delivered an emphatic statement on the big-cube schedule, powering through the 4x4x4 Cube final with a 25.93 winning average and a round-best 21.47 single. The 4x4x4 Cube demands exceptional endurance, deep lookahead, and sustained turn efficiency through complex reduction stages. Across the one-round battle against 45 contenders, Garrett stayed completely composed. Jack Pfeifer took second place with a 26.75 average, while Drew Brads secured the third step on the podium at 29.89 in an intense display of big-cube execution.

Held on October 4, 2025, Clock & 'Minx Ohio 2025 brought 57 competitors to the University Baptist Church in Beavercreek, Ohio, USA. Across 14 total rounds spanning 6 events, the gathering showcased the stamina required for a modern cubing competition. Solvers contended with diverse mechanics ranging from the larger layers of the 4x4x4 Cube to the geometric complexity of the Megaminx, testing their focus and speedcubing versatility throughout the single-day tournament.

The traditional Rubik's Cube brought standard 3x3 results to the forefront as 55 competitors pushed through 3 intense rounds. Luke Garrett again rose to the top step, capturing the title with an exceptional 5.51 winning average and a 4.78 best single. Jack Pfeifer earned the silver position with a 7.06 mark, and Sean Cutshaw took third place with an 8.50 average. The fast-paced final highlighted the fine margins separating the region's elite speed cubing talent in the main discipline.

Specialty disciplines saw fierce contests as Lucy Grace Bryson captured the 12-sided challenge of the Megaminx with a 36.25 average and a 35.73 single across two rounds. Garrett followed closely in second place at 41.55, and Pfeifer placed third with 43.29. In Pyraminx, Carson Clark (张卡森) secured victory over three rounds with a 2.35 average, edging Dylan Cossin at 2.53 and Cyrus Gearhart at 2.84, with Clark posting a 1.51 single. In 2x2x2 Cube, Sujan Feist dominated with a 1.16 average, ahead of Garrett at 1.58 and Cutshaw at 2.63.

The Clock event capped Luke Garrett's triple-gold weekend, as he posted a 4.56 winning average and a 3.65 single across three rounds among 42 competitors. Jack Hamilton claimed the runner-up position with 5.11, while Roland Ababat rounded out the podium at 5.23. The victory ensured that all 18 podium spots across the competition went to competitors representing the USA, marking an impressive regional showcase at Clock & 'Minx Ohio 2025.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors logged significant breakthroughs and milestones. Austin Cochran achieved a 58.7 percent drop on his 2x2x2 Cube personal best, lowering it to 3.75, while also dropping his Clock mark to 13.52 and taking 41st in 4x4x4 Cube across 6 events. Theo Ford took on 6 events and improved his Pyraminx personal best to 5.47, a 46.2 percent improvement, while recording his first ever attempt at Megaminx with 2:21.68 and placing 39th in 4x4x4 Cube. Isaac Schaefer dropped his Pyraminx record by 40.7 percent down to 3.99 and finished 34th in 4x4x4 Cube.

New milestones continued throughout the roster. Carter Parsley cut 35.3 percent from his previous standard to achieve a 16.63 personal best in 3x3x3 Cube and posted a first Pyraminx attempt of 8.90. Asher Givens lowered his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 31.2 percent to 1:07.18, placed 31st in the event, and made a first Clock attempt of 20.29. Siyi Li improved his 4x4x4 Cube mark by 22.4 percent to 56.14, placed 30th, and made a first Pyraminx attempt of 8.52. Aaron Johnson took on 5 events and logged a first Clock time of 31.98, while Wade Hutson completed 5 events including a first 4x4x4 Cube mark of 1:43.45.

First-time participants also launched their journeys at the WCA competition in Beavercreek. Vihaan Mishra entered 5 events, recording a 31.31 in 3x3x3 Cube, while Jack James took on 4 events and posted an 8.06 Pyraminx mark. Liam Tallent made successful first attempts across 3 disciplines, including a 12.50 in 2x2x2 Cube, and Ishaan Mishra finished three events with an opening 59.20 3x3x3 Cube result.

The full slate at Clock & 'Minx Ohio 2025 proved how dynamic modern puzzle sports remain across distinct puzzle types. Whether managing the intricate reduction phases of big cubes or executing rapid-fire moves on shorter events, competitors demonstrated immense technical growth. As another exciting chapter in Beavercreek concludes, solvers look ahead to carrying their personal records and competitive experience into the next wave of events.