Cubing-on-Hudson PM 2025

Twenty-seven competitors gathered on June 8, 2025, bringing high energy to the James V. Harmon Community Center in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, USA. Across seven rounds of action, the single-day competition packed plenty of drama into its schedule. Fans following the speedcubing circuit were treated to three distinct disciplines that tested versatility and precision, from mechanical dial turns to one-handed turns on the standard Rubik's Cube. The gathering proved that a focused event list can still deliver intense tournament drama across every single round.

The morning slate set the tone immediately as preliminary heats began across the venue. With competitors dialing in their setups, the opening rounds filtered contenders across Clock and Pyraminx. Cubers took their places at the tables under official World Cube Association standards, aiming to navigate early pressure. For many in attendance, every turn mattered toward qualification, making the early sessions an essential proving ground before the afternoon finals took shape.

Pyraminx delivered one of the closest battles of the afternoon schedule. Across three rounds of competition, Dylan Chan stayed composed to claim victory with a winning average of 2.19 seconds, anchored by a best single of 1.72 seconds. Parker Trager pushed the pace right behind him, taking second place with an average of 2.22 seconds, while Steven Wintringham secured third place at 2.30 seconds. The narrow margins between the top trio kept the final round tight until the last solve was completed.

Clock featured an equally intense multi-round progression, ultimately won by Evan Liu. Liu captured the title with a tournament-winning average of 5.77 seconds and posted the fastest single of the entire event at 4.59 seconds. Luciano James Capuano took the runner-up spot on the podium with an average of 7.32 seconds, while Steven Wintringham added another podium finish to his day by taking third place with an 8.51 average. The event required rapid recognition and steady hands through three demanding phases.

The one-round showdown in 3x3x3 One-Handed provided an exciting change of pace for speed cubing fans. Parker Trager mastered the format, capturing first place with a winning average of 12.62 seconds and a blistering best single of 9.61 seconds. Dylan Chan earned second place with an average of 14.08 seconds, while Evan Liu locked up third place with a 16.28 average, which also registered as a personal milestone in his one-handed solving resume.

Beyond the championship podiums, several competitors achieved meaningful milestones that elevated the overall atmosphere of the WCA competition. Yash Karande showed massive progress in 3x3x3 One-Handed, setting a personal best single of 1:01.62, which was 30.6 percent faster than their previous mark. Ben Meier cut 27.5 percent off their Pyraminx record by delivering a personal best single of 5.72 seconds. Justin Rose registered an impressive Clock personal best single of 4.10 seconds, improving by 22.8 percent while securing a fourth-place finish. Noah Robbins dropped their Pyraminx personal best single down to 6.85 seconds, an improvement of 22.6 percent.

Other competitors took on new challenges and set fresh benchmarks across multiple categories. Nicholas Trofimov trimmed 13.5 percent from their previous best in Clock with an 8.33 single while claiming 10th place in Pyraminx. Ryan Kern shaved 21 percent off their Pyraminx mark with a 3.08 single and lowered their Clock best single to 3.08 seconds, improving by 9.9 percent. First-time competitor Jack Carroll took on three events, posting an initial 46.79 in Clock, 1:08.90 in 3x3x3 One-Handed, and 11.82 in Pyraminx. Fellow debutant Mark Kovalenko entered two disciplines, logging initial tournament marks of 40.55 in Clock and 11.72 in Pyraminx.

The single-round 333oh results highlighted the technical depth of the field, with numerous competitors achieving notable marks across the board. The collective efforts demonstrated the high level of preparation brought to the tables in Hastings-on-Hudson. Every round contributed to a fast-moving schedule that maximized table time and gave solvers of all experience levels a chance to test their limits under standard competition conditions.

When the final solves concluded, Cubing-on-Hudson PM 2025 wrapped up as a complete showcase of local talent and dedicated tournament play. From the rapid-fire Pyraminx rounds to the technical precision of Clock and one-handed solving, the event delivered memorable performances from start to finish. Competitors left the venue with fresh personal milestones, having contributed to an exciting chapter of regional speedcubing action in 2025.