Cubing at the Peak AZ 2025

Fifty competitors assembled for a packed single-day schedule of solving, navigating eight events across eleven distinct rounds. Held at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, the gathering on April 27, 2025 tested endurance and versatility alike. With most events running as direct single-round showdowns while the traditional puzzles featured multi-round cutoffs, the tournament format demanded immediate consistency from every entrant.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood as the only event featuring three full rounds, giving contenders room to adjust their pace. Across 48 competitors in the main Rubik's Cube category, Jeremy Bulambot took the championship victory with a 6.74 winning average and a tournament-best 5.58 single. Dan Tran followed in second place with a 7.96 average, while Quintin Audisho secured third place at 8.18 in the definitive 3x3 results.

Big cubes brought a two-round schedule in the 5x5x5 Cube, where Dan Tran captured first place behind a 51.53 winning average and a single of 48.57 across 27 competitors. Bulambot chased closely to secure second with a 59.17 average, and Abdel Issa claimed third place with a 1:02.93 mark. The multi-stage progression rewarded solvers who could maintain efficiency over extended solves as the field narrowed.

Direct final rounds heightened the pressure across the side events, where mistakes could not be salvaged in subsequent stages. In Square-1, Brady Lawrence clinched victory with a 9.10 winning average ahead of Tran at 12.19 and Nathan Agan at 13.64. The 3x3x3 Fewest Moves contest also rewarded Bulambot with a first-place single of 31 moves, besting Ryan Morrison with 34 moves and Lawrence with 39.

The speed-centric single-round events delivered sharp turnarounds on the timer. Quintin Audisho topped Pyraminx with an average of 2.56, followed by Tejas Parse at 4.58 and Bulambot at 4.95. Kellan Kight seized the Skewb title with a 3.48 average, edging Audisho at 5.03 and Sean Paul Dominguez at 5.23. Miles Walcott won Clock with a 5.88 average, while Mia Sponseller solved to Megaminx victory with a 52.58 mark.

Beyond the top steps, several competitors achieved striking personal breakthroughs across diverse disciplines. Logan Gillespie produced a dramatic leap in Square-1, dropping his personal best to 40.93, a 51.8 percent reduction from his prior 1:24.94 mark, while also setting a 10.95 personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube. James Wade recorded a 13.68 personal best on Skewb, cutting his earlier time by 42.1 percent. Aaron Macabuhay improved his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 36.1 percent down to 10.32, alongside a 12.95 personal best in Skewb. Zander Pack took on five separate events, posting an 8.72 initial Clock attempt, a 3:21.99 debut in Megaminx, and a Skewb personal best of 8.63.

The broader field showed equal drive as solvers tackled fresh puzzles and made their first appearances on the circuit. Grayson Adamic took on all eight events, logging a 43.27 in his first Square-1 attempt and an 11.72 personal best in 3x3x3 Cube. Christopher Supergan also entered eight disciplines, securing fifth place in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a mark of 42 on his first attempt. Chelsea Crawford registered a 6.61 personal best in Pyraminx, while Oliver Breecher tackled a 2:40.09 initial run in 5x5x5 Cube. First-time WCA competition entrant Justin Miguel notched an opening 37.89 single in the 3x3x3 Cube.

The overall medal count reflected wide depth across the Southwest speedcubing community, with United States competitors capturing 22 podium spots alongside international placements from India and Jordan. The fast-paced format of Cubing at the Peak AZ 2025 offered both elite battles and milestone moments across every tier of the field. Each round highlighted the evolving technical precision that defines modern speed cubing.

As the tables cleared in Phoenix, the single-day gathering concluded with remarkable milestones across all eight puzzle varieties. From the opening moves of the preliminary stages to the final rotations of the evening, this cubing competition showcased sharp execution under pressure. Competitors now head into future regional fixtures ready to build upon their personal records and tournament successes.