Cube Against Cancer Houston 2025

A mere 0.02 seconds was all that separated second from third on the 2x2x2 podium as 119 competitors gathered at the University of Houston for Cube Against Cancer Houston 2025 on March 1, 2025. Across twelve rounds of action in Houston, Texas, USA, the compact schedule pushed solve margins to the bare minimum. While Siddharth Reddy captured the title with a commanding 1.53 winning average, Tucker Chamberlain took the runner-up spot at 2.06 seconds, barely eclipsing Everett Flott at 2.08 seconds in a thrilling climax to the event.

Reddy stood tall across the lineup, delivering not just the quick 2x2x2 resolution but also sealing first place in the premier Rubik's Cube division. The 3x3x3 final saw Reddy pace the 112-person field across four demanding stages, concluding with a 6.24 winning average alongside the round low single of 5.00 seconds. Thomas Thanhtran secured the silver with an 8.13 average, while Flott claimed another podium placement by taking third with an 8.25 result.

The 3x3 results formed the core of the cubing competition schedule, yet the intensity echoed across all five disciplines contested in Houston. Chamberlain was not only a contender on the miniature cube but also captured the top spot in the Square-1 final. Navigating the asymmetrical geometry, Chamberlain logged a 7.84 winning average and a single of 6.25 seconds across two rounds, finishing ahead of Sutton Barkley at 10.54 and Canada's Catherine Connolly at 13.06.

In the Pyraminx bracket, Andres Rodriguez posted a tournament-best 2.14 winning average to stand atop a field of 72 entrants. Flott earned yet another top-three finish by collecting the silver with a 3.19 average, while Chamberlain added to his medal collection with a 3.83 mark for bronze. The larger dodecahedral Megaminx puzzle went to Tyler Gee, whose steady 42.32 average outmatched Flott at 55.80 and Connolly at 1:02.88.

The speedcubing action also brought milestone achievements on the international ledger during the 2x2x2 Cube preliminary round. David Okoro-Sokoh established a Nigerian National Record average of 2.92 seconds behind a best single of 2.44. Out of the fifteen podium spots contested throughout the single-day WCA competition, competitors from the United States secured thirteen while Canadian entrants collected two, highlighting the regional depth of talent across Texas.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors made substantial progress on their personal records during the weekend. Luca Joel Alvarado Duarte cut his 3x3x3 personal best to 13.24 seconds, an improvement of 34.3 percent from 20.16, while also trimming his 2x2x2 best to 4.63 seconds. Palaksh Ghurka dropped his 3x3x3 mark by 30.4 percent down to 44.09 seconds. Ian Ginsburg made a 27.6 percent cut on his 3x3x3 time to 30.11 seconds and improved his 2x2x2 best to 6.66. Isaiah Hodge saw his 3x3x3 best tumble 23.8 percent to 22.56 seconds while tackling the Pyraminx for the first time with a 15.41.

First-time event entries also defined the tournament experience for several attendees navigating new challenges. Samuel Irra lowered his 3x3x3 personal best by 15.8 percent to 25.90 seconds and logged his first official attempts at 2x2x2 with a 6.20 and Pyraminx with a 10.21. Chad Nilsen entered all five events, finishing fourth in 2x2x2 with a 1.85 best while completing his first attempts at Square-1 in 42.07 seconds and Megaminx in 1:29.79. Luke Nilsen took seventh in 3x3x3 and tackled Megaminx in 1:07.89 and Pyraminx in 4.55. Madison Weaver also took on all five categories, making initial event attempts in Pyraminx at 7.69, Square-1 at 33.27, and 2x2x2 at 3.42.

With its packed twelve rounds, intense finishes, and rapid-fire solves, Cube Against Cancer Houston 2025 delivered a memorable single-day showcase of speed cubing at the University of Houston. Whether determined by fractions of a second on the 2x2x2 podium or celebrated through major personal bests, the Houston event highlighted the dedication of competitors across the region as the 2025 season continues to build momentum.