DFW Minicomp C 2024

A blistering 5.87-second single in the 3x3x3 Cube set the tone in Denton, Texas, USA, where Ray Bai spearheaded a fast day of speedcubing. Held at the University of North Texas Union on March 23, 2024, DFW Minicomp C 2024 gathered 17 competitors across three events and six fast-paced rounds. Beyond the victories, the afternoon became a showcase of dramatic progression, as competitors repeatedly lowered their marks on the timing mats and took full advantage of every attempt.

The traditional Rubik's Cube featured three complete rounds of action, culminating in Ray Bai claiming the championship title with an 8.89-second winning average. Hutch Martinez-Self pushed hard into the runner-up spot with an average of 10.81 seconds, while Joseph Hirsch secured the third podium step with an 11.04-second mark. The final 3x3 results underlined the high standard across the event, but the earlier rounds were equally rich in personal breakthroughs for solvers throughout the 17-competitor field.

Ray Bai carried that same sharpness straight into the 4x4x4 Cube, dominating the single-round contest to take top honors with a winning average of 28.40 seconds and a best single of 25.43 seconds. Wesley Grady delivered consistent solves across five attempts to capture second place with a 42.09-second average, and James Wang rounded out the top three with an average of 56.30 seconds. The big-cube contest highlighted how clean execution rewards dedication in competitive speed cubing.

In the Skewb tournament, Joseph Hirsch put together a commanding performance across two rounds to capture the title with an average of 3.05 seconds and a rapid best single of 2.47 seconds. Benjamin Spradley earned the second spot on the podium by recording a 4.96-second average, while Ray Bai demonstrated his versatility across events by finishing third with an average of 5.13 seconds. All nine podium positions distributed across the tournament went to competitors representing the USA.

The true heart of DFW Minicomp C 2024 emerged deeper in the ranks, where numerous competitors delivered notable leaps in performance. David Spitzer produced a standout Skewb personal best of 4.58 seconds, which was 10.9 percent faster than his prior mark of 5.14 seconds, and posted a 51.50 personal best in 4x4x4 Cube on his way to fourth place. Jacob Hillner dropped his Skewb personal best to 5.67 seconds, trimming 7.8 percent off his previous 6.15-second benchmark, alongside a 5.1 percent improvement in the 3x3x3 Cube to 23.85 seconds. Trishan Reddy Katamreddy recorded a 54.85-second personal best in the 4x4x4 Cube, a 7.1 percent drop, while taking fourth place in Skewb with a personal best of 4.13 seconds. Bilal Khalid entered three events, setting a 4x4x4 Cube best of 55.16 seconds, claiming seventh in 3x3x3 Cube, and completing his first ever attempt at Skewb with an 8.53.

A wave of newcomers also embraced their very first cubing competition experience on the official stage. Andy Garlick entered two events, logging his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube at 36.55 seconds and a first Skewb solve of 23.25 seconds. Yaqub Ashraf Ali tackled the same two disciplines, posting an initial 3x3x3 Cube attempt of 32.00 seconds alongside a 7.26-second Skewb debut. Tristan Grimshaw took on the classic 3x3x3 Cube for an opening single of 26.77 seconds, Bennett Carlo Broussard made an official debut with a 39.21-second solve, and Aarav Gautam completed an initial single of 25.74 seconds.

The official records logged throughout the day tell the story of a field operating at peak focus. Beyond the podium finishers, competitors including Trishan Reddy Katamreddy, Bilal Khalid, Wesley Grady, James Wang, David Spitzer, Benjamin Spradley, and Aarav Gautam each etched fresh official figures into the books during the 3x3x3 rounds. The continuous cycle of inspections, quick finger movements, and stopped timers made every table at the venue a focal point of personal achievement.

With six intense rounds concluded in Denton, DFW Minicomp C 2024 proved that a focused, three-event schedule offers an ideal platform for competitors to test their preparation. Solvers of all experience levels departed with lower times, expanded event repertoires, and validated training hours. As the 2024 season progresses toward future tournaments, the steady progress established here provides a solid foundation for every competitor ready to line up at the next WCA competition.