Eugene Cubing Spring 2025

Sixty-eight competitors gathered at Kelly Middle School on March 8, 2025, bringing together solvers from across the region for Eugene Cubing Spring 2025. The one-day gathering featured five distinct disciplines spanning 11 rounds of official action. In the halls and around the staging tables in Eugene, Oregon, USA, the gathering proved how much speedcubing thrives on camaraderie. Experienced contenders shared warm-up tables with newcomers, analyzing scramble patterns and swapping puzzle setups between heats while side events provided a relaxed counterweight to the main stage.

The atmosphere of the cubing competition remained supportive throughout the busy schedule. Solvers took turns running scrambles, judging attempts, and comparing notes on technique during breaks. While the traditional Rubik's Cube remained a central fixture of the day, secondary disciplines offered an engaging mix of mechanical challenges. From the two-handed precision of the classic puzzle to the specialized dexterity of single-hand solving and mechanical puzzles, the day highlighted the deep community bonds that define modern speed cubing.

On the tables, the head-to-head battles at the top of the standings delivered sharp competition. The 3x3 results culminated in an exciting three-round contest featuring 66 competitors. Greyson James captured the top spot in the 3x3x3 Cube with a winning average of 7.54 seconds, bolstered by a day-best single solve of 5.24 seconds. Cameron Miller took second place with an 8.73 average, while Hahoon Kim rounded out the podium in third place with a 9.27 mark.

Beyond the main event, the side disciplines brought their own share of drama and close margins. Greyson James secured another victory in Clock, taking the gold with an average of 3.85 seconds, just ahead of Cameron Miller who posted a 3.98 average for second, while Reece Romans took third at 5.29. Miller responded with a pair of victories of his own, winning Pyraminx with a 2.74 average ahead of Kim and Tripp Peters, before claiming first place in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an average of 11.65 seconds over James and Ezra Fish.

The fast-paced 2x2x2 Cube event saw some of the tightest margins of the entire WCA competition. India's Ian Cantius Fredric earned the victory with a 2.03 average and a best single of 1.69 seconds. Fredric narrowly edged Greyson James, who took second place with a 2.05 average, followed closely by Ezra Severson in third place at 2.37 seconds, capping off a round filled with blistering solves.

Beyond the podium battles, Eugene Cubing Spring 2025 provided a stage for remarkable personal milestones and significant leaps forward. Ronan Wilson tackled three events, making a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with an 11.54 mark, a first attempt at 2x2x2 Cube at 3.25, and dropping their 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 18.86 seconds, which was 44.4 percent faster than their previous mark. Spencer Shaw took on five events, posting a first attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 9.00 and Pyraminx of 8.98, alongside a 3x3x3 Cube best of 24.10 that shaved 36 percent off their earlier record. Lilly Woodmency logged a first 2x2x2 Cube attempt of 11.14, a first Pyraminx attempt of 17.05, and a 3x3x3 Cube best of 44.68, improving by 34.9 percent. Legion Yep made a first attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 1:10.04 and improved their Pyraminx personal best to 9.57 seconds, cutting 32.8 percent.

The surge of development continued across the competitor roster. Logan Starkey entered three disciplines, recording a first Pyraminx attempt of 7.04 and a 2x2x2 Cube attempt of 5.49, while cutting their 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 18.89 seconds. Brayson Cooper made a first official attempt at Clock with a 43.37, while improving their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 39.2 percent to 9.69 seconds. First-time tournament entrants also made their presence felt, as Jaedon Ong made their competitive debut across three disciplines, posting first attempts of 17.24 in Clock, 36.17 in 3x3x3 One-Handed, and 16.40 in the 3x3x3 Cube. Nathaniel Nunnery also took part in their first WCA competition, recording initial marks of 26.16 in Pyraminx, 22.83 in 3x3x3 Cube, and 4.30 in the 2x2x2 Cube.

By the time the final awards were distributed, the balance across all five events reflected the dedication of the competitors and the spirit of the venue. Across the weekend, podium finishes were shared among solvers representing the United States, Korea, and India, demonstrating the wide reach of the sport in the Pacific Northwest. The focus remained anchored on mutual encouragement, steady technical progress, and the shared passion for puzzle solving.

As tables were cleared and timers packed away at Kelly Middle School, Eugene Cubing Spring 2025 left competitors with fresh personal records and shared memories. Whether advancing through multi-round brackets or mastering a brand-new discipline for the first time, each participant contributed to a memorable weekend of community and competition in Oregon.