Corinth Comic Con Cubing 2024

Thirty-nine competitors gathered under the arena lights on November 2, 2024, setting the stage for a day of high-stakes regional rivalry. The Crossroads Arena hosted Corinth Comic Con Cubing 2024, bringing together solvers from across the state and surrounding circuits for an intense one-day showcase. With five rounds spread across two classic events, contenders fought for regional pride across every table, aiming to prove which training circles held the fastest hands in speedcubing.

The competition spotlight stayed firmly on the head-to-head clash between Eli Parker and the rest of the field. In the marquee 3x3x3 Cube event, Parker set the pace across three grueling rounds of solves. Delivering a final winning average of 7.22 seconds and locking in the round single of 6.53 seconds, Parker captured top honors. The podium pursuit behind him was a tight regional battle, with Austin Stone securing second place on a 9.57 average and Stratton Kellman taking third at 9.83.

The speed cubing momentum carried straight over into the 2x2x2 Cube event, where Parker again faced stiff competition across two packed rounds. Thirty competitors entered the field, but Parker locked down the gold with a blistering winning average of 2.23 seconds and a best single of 1.92. Field Noble pushed hard to claim second place with an average of 3.03 seconds, while Kayden Yang rounded out the podium in third place with a 3.30 mark.

Every round of the 2x2x2 Cube served up fast times as rivals traded personal records on the arena floor. Field Noble turned in a 3.00 single and a 3.51 average, while Ethan McClain posted a 3.31 single alongside a 3.54 average. Kayden Yang answered with a 2.16 single and 3.81 average, keeping Stratton Kellman close behind at 3.55 single and 3.82 average. Austin Stone registered a 3.19 single and 4.02 average, Owen K. Jensen logged a 3.82 single and 4.11 average, and Roman Wofford notched a 3.22 single and 4.31 average.

The 2x2x2 leaderboard saw further record marks as Levi Tuanama produced a 3.69 single and 4.49 average, followed by Joe Kusmierz with a 4.24 single and 4.75 average. Parker also contributed to the tally with a 2.29 single and 3.21 average during the event rounds. Across both featured puzzles, every single podium step went to competitors representing the USA, underscoring the deep concentration of talent active at this Corinth, Mississippi, USA venue.

Beyond the title fights, Corinth Comic Con Cubing 2024 provided a platform for major personal milestones across the roster. Joseph Zaiden took on two events and delivered a standout 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.85 seconds, improving by 49.7 percent over a previous 7.66 mark on the way to a 13th-place finish. John Odem entered two events, logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 6.37 seconds and setting an 18.37 personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube that was 28 percent faster than before. Lee Craft dropped substantial time on the 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 1:32.64, a 28.6 percent cut from an earlier 2:09.75. Colin Walker contested two events, finishing 15th in the 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 13.44 seconds, which improved on a former best by 18.1 percent.

The depth of progress continued with Addison Eaton, who entered two events and achieved a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 15.34 seconds for a 10.7 percent drop while placing 19th. John Shidemantle tackled two disciplines and secured a 12th-place finish in the 2x2x2 Cube with a new personal best of 3.19 seconds, slicing 9.6 percent off a prior record. Owen K. Jensen claimed sixth place in the 2x2x2 Cube and hit a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 9.81 seconds, while Casen Woodruff made a first ever attempt at the 2x2x2 Cube with a 4.65 mark on the way to 16th place.

Several competitors also logged their official debuts at this WCA competition, testing their skills under tournament conditions for the first time. First-time entrant Tyler Seehorn completed two events, posting a first ever attempt of 5.62 seconds in the 2x2x2 Cube for 15th place and a 12.78 on the 3x3x3 Cube. Fellow debutants James Alston, Cohen Noble, and Eli Huckaby all successfully put their first times on the board across both events, adding fresh names to the regional ranks.

The event highlighted the enduring appeal of the classic Rubik's Cube alongside its two-layered counterpart in an energetic convention setting. With 39 competitors pushing the pace through five full rounds, the tournament delivered intense match-ups from the preliminary heats through the finals. As the 3x3 results and podium totals were finalized, the competitive rivalries established on the tables of Corinth set a high benchmark for the region heading into the next stretch of the season.