East Berlin Eccentric Blocks PA 2025

Jeffrey Chen delivered the defining performance of the weekend by posting a blistering 6.82 single and securing the 3x3x3 Cube title with a 7.67 winning average. The high-stakes showdown capped off a full day of action that brought 44 competitors together under one roof. Beyond the final times on the scoreboard, the success of the tournament relied entirely on the tireless dedication of the organizers, delegates, and local volunteers who managed staging, score-running, and judging throughout every phase of the event.

Hosted at the East Berlin Area Community Center in East Berlin, Pennsylvania, USA, the gathering on May 17, 2025, highlighted the vibrant community atmosphere central to speedcubing. The organizing crew kept the timetable moving seamlessly across 4 rounds and 3 distinct events. From managing the judging stations to scrambling puzzles with exact precision, the staff ensured that every participant had the optimal platform to test their skills and pursue personal benchmarks in a welcoming environment.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood out as the marquee draw of the cubing competition, drawing 43 competitors through two hard-fought rounds of solves. Chen led the field with his sub-eight performance, but the podium chase remained fierce until the final turns. Brayden Adams locked down second place with a clean 7.90 average, while Livia Kleiner took third place with an 8.18 mark, underscoring the remarkable consistency required to contend at the top of modern 3x3 results.

Kleiner enjoyed an exceptionally prolific day across multiple events, claiming podium finishes in all three disciplines. In Skewb, Kleiner dominated the 38-competitor field by capturing first place with a 2.99 average and a sharp 2.77 single. Ryan Michael Breen secured the silver spot on the Skewb podium with a 4.47 average, followed closely by Daniel Goodman, who recorded a 5.03 average to take third place in an entertaining final.

Goodman turned the tables in the Pyraminx event, navigating a field of 39 competitors to earn the top step of the podium. Registering a rapid 2.04 best single, Goodman finished with a winning average of 2.85. Kleiner remained hot on his heels to claim second place with a 2.93 average, while Leland Pak earned third place with a solid 3.90 average, illustrating the incredible depth of talent present in the speed cubing scene across Pennsylvania.

Away from the podium battles, several competitors achieved massive milestones that made the weekend truly memorable. Bennett Robertson delivered a stunning Skewb performance, setting a personal best of 6.92 that was 48.2 percent faster than his previous mark. Brennan Atangan took on three disciplines and logged a 5.71 personal best in Pyraminx, improving by 41.1 percent, alongside a 9.40 personal best in Skewb. Ethan Nabatian contested three events, cutting 37.8 percent off his Pyraminx personal best with a 10.31 and recording his first ever attempt at Skewb with an 8.60.

The progress continued across the roster as August J. Barnhart logged a 16.00 personal best in Pyraminx, an improvement of 31.5 percent, and completed his first ever attempt at Skewb. Isaiah Barrett registered his first attempts in both Skewb at 19.81 and Pyraminx at 12.70 while slashing his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 27.4 percent down to 19.75. Colton Verlaque improved his classic Rubiks Cube mark by 26.4 percent to 43.97, while Samuel Kravitz shaved 19.9 percent off his Pyraminx time to hit 11.26. Ryan Verlaque also impressed by dropping his 3x3x3 Cube time by 15.6 percent to 44.12.

Debut appearances also brought fresh energy to the floor as Hudson Newpower, Elliot M. Ruth, Anthony Ruddle, and Luke Gingerich all completed their first WCA competition. Newpower took on three events, logging a Pyraminx single of 14.03 and a Skewb effort of 12.33. Ruth completed attempts across three puzzles, highlighted by a 12.82 Pyraminx. Ruddle finished 25th in Skewb with a 7.43 single, while Gingerich turned in a 24.63 3x3x3 Cube solve and an 11.34 Pyraminx single to begin his official journey.

The smoothly run event concluded with all nine podium positions claimed by United States competitors across the three featured disciplines. The collaborative spirit demonstrated by the volunteer judges, runners, and organizing staff ensured that East Berlin Eccentric Blocks PA 2025 delivered an outstanding experience for veteran solvers and newcomers alike. As the equipment was packed away, the participants departed with fresh personal bests and fond memories of an exceptional day of puzzle solving.