Cubing with Dinosaurs Lehi 2025

Canyon Pettitt set the standard at the Museum of Ancient Life on February 8, 2025, capturing victory in Pyraminx with a blistering 2.47 average and a best single of 1.60. That electric performance set the tone for the entire day as 69 competitors gathered in Lehi, Utah, USA for Cubing with Dinosaurs Lehi 2025. Across five events and ten rounds of fast-paced competition, the tournament delivered outstanding marks across a diverse selection of puzzles that challenged both veteran solvers and eager newcomers.

The smooth execution of the weekend came down to the dedication of the organizers, delegates, and volunteer staff who kept the schedule moving flawlessly. Running a dedicated cubing competition inside a bustling venue demands steady coordination at the judging and scrambling tables. Their diligent efforts ensured that every heat transitioned without delay, giving competitors the ideal atmosphere to focus entirely on turning speed, inspect their setups, and chase new benchmarks on the stage.

Beyond the logistical success, Canyon Pettitt emerged as the standout performer of the tournament by capturing two separate titles. In addition to the top spot in Pyraminx, Pettitt claimed first place in Megaminx with a winning average of 50.18 and a single solve of 49.00. The double triumph highlighted remarkable versatility across distinctly shaped twisty puzzles, topping a Megaminx field of 41 competitors where Michael Larsen finished second with a 58.38 average and Jared Blanco took third in 59.67.

The Skewb contest generated intense excitement as Jacob Levie earned the gold with an impressive 2.56 average and a top single of 2.48 across two rounds featuring 57 competitors. Levie finished ahead of Canyon Pettitt, who claimed the silver step on the podium with a 4.00 average, while Garrett Hogue rounded out the top three with a 4.04 average. Levie also found success elsewhere on the schedule, taking third place in Pyraminx behind Corbin Rodriguez, who secured the runner-up spot with a 2.80 average.

In the clock event, Wilson Hettinger produced an exquisite run through two rounds of 49 entrants to capture first place with a 5.73 average and a 4.18 single. Ty Baird delivered a 6.66 average for second place, with Kian Cline completing the podium in third with 7.19. The clock division featured heavy participation and numerous personal milestones across the roster, while also showcasing how non-traditional puzzles bring unique mechanical variety to a modern WCA competition alongside standard speedcubing and traditional Rubik's Cube solving.

Square-1 action closed out the bracket with Kian Cline claiming the victory courtesy of a sharp 9.51 average and a 6.48 best single among 42 competitors. Wilson Hettinger secured second place with a 10.51 average, narrowly edging out Canyon Pettitt, who registered a 10.65 average for third. While speed cubing fans often monitor traditional 3x3 results, the dynamic shifting geometry of Square-1 provided some of the most technically demanding solves of the entire tournament program at Cubing with Dinosaurs Lehi 2025.

The official results tables only tell part of the story, as numerous competitors produced personal bests across the day. Aidan Penunuri took on four events and delivered a massive breakthrough in Square-1, recording a personal best of 21.63 that was 65.3 percent faster than their prior mark of 1:02.32, alongside a Skewb personal best of 8.92 that was 46.4 percent faster. Garrett Burdych achieved a 9.82 in Skewb to shave 48.4 percent off their earlier mark while trimming their Pyraminx best by 28.1 percent down to 6.92. Roulin McClellan entered five events, finished fifth overall in Pyraminx, and improved their Clock personal best by 53.5 percent to 13.02 while also hitting a 2.67 single in Pyraminx.

First-time event entries also highlighted the day, as competitors stepped up to tackle unfamiliar challenges under official conditions. Cooper Hicks tackled five events, recording a first official attempt of 5.16 in Skewb and an 11.47 Clock single. Zachary Fercik put up an initial Megaminx single of 1:27.36 and a 12.37 in Skewb, while Locke Phippen completed three new event debuts including a 17.58 in Clock. Benjamin McConkie posted a first-ever Megaminx mark of 2:09.18 and cut their Square-1 best by 7 percent to 29.24. Meanwhile, Harvey Hansen celebrated their first WCA competition with initial attempts of 16.64 in Clock and 9.23 in Pyraminx.

United States competitors claimed all 15 available podium positions across the five disciplines, demonstrating exceptional regional depth throughout the day. From the first rounds of Pyraminx to the finals of Megaminx and Square-1, the roster of 69 entrants brought energy and focus to every solve. The memorable single-day showcase at Cubing with Dinosaurs Lehi 2025 concluded with high spirits, reflecting the hard work of the local organizing crew whose smooth coordination made the entire event possible as solvers look forward to the next season on the circuit.