Get Ready Grove City 2024

Sujan Feist delivered the standout performance of the weekend with a blistering 1.74 average to seize the 2x2x2 Cube title, setting the tone for a remarkably fast weekend of speedcubing. Held at The Naz Church on July 13, 2024, Get Ready Grove City 2024 brought together a field of 84 competitors across 6 events and 13 rounds of action. With a packed schedule and intense matchups in Grove City, Ohio, USA, the gathering delivered sharp times from the shortest scrambles to the most complex puzzles.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube event, Nolan Wood rose above a deep bracket of 83 entrants across three rounds to claim victory. Wood finished with a winning average of 7.13, complemented by a round-best single solve of 6.42. The 3x3 results featured fierce competition at the top, where Phillip Lewicki secured the runner-up spot with an average of 7.70, while Jacob Dyland Bennett rounded out the podium in third place with a 7.88 average. The classic Rubik's Cube remains the centerpiece test of dexterity, and Wood set the standard throughout the competition.

Wood added a second championship to his tally in the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, outperforming a lineup of 51 competitors. He secured top honors with an average of 13.25, along with a best single of 10.33. Lewicki once again mounted a strong challenge to take second place with a 13.73 average, closely followed by Bennett in third at 13.84. Wood also found time to climb the podium in the 2x2x2 Cube, taking third with a 2.38 mark behind Feist and runner-up Bennett, who posted a 1.88 average.

Beyond the traditional three-layered puzzle, Phillip Lewicki dominated the 4x4x4 Cube contest against 48 competitors over two rounds. Lewicki captured first place with an average of 32.16 and a best single solve of 31.59. Bennett pushed him to the wire, earning second place with a near-identical 32.26 average, while Braden Richards took the third spot on the podium with a 37.88. The close battle underscored the high level of execution demanded across the larger formats at Get Ready Grove City 2024.

The side events showcased specialized talent across the board. In Clock, Harsha Paladugu conquered two rounds and 54 competitors with a winning average of 5.18 and a best single of 4.14. Keenan Darkins took second place with a 5.60, and Carson Clark finished third at 6.51. Clark soon returned to the top of the podium in the Pyraminx event, posting a first-place average of 2.51 among 65 competitors, with a best single of 1.92. Bennett took second with a 2.77 average, while Paladugu placed third with 2.87.

Beneath the top podium finishes, the weekend provided countless personal milestones for competitors across the roster. Wesley Towne took on their first WCA competition, tackling five separate events including initial marks of 23.15 in the 3x3x3 Cube, 4.70 in the 2x2x2 Cube, and 46.74 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Fellow debutant Malachi Weaver also entered four events, setting an initial standard with a 13.78 single on the 3x3x3 Cube, 4.47 on the 2x2x2 Cube, and 1:18.55 on the 4x4x4 Cube. Lucy Radcliff made a three-event debut, posting opening marks of 15.38 on Pyraminx and 8.48 on the 2x2x2 Cube, while Owen Johnson logged starting times of 31.52 on the 3x3x3 Cube and 10.36 on Pyraminx.

Substantial individual improvements defined the weekend for many experienced entrants. Andrew Sasak entered five events and trimmed their 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best down to 26.27, a 60.9% improvement over their previous 1:07.25, while also dropping their 4x4x4 Cube best by 30.2% to 1:08.33. Wesley Adams tackled five events, making a first attempt at the 4x4x4 Cube in 2:53.04 while improving their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 45.9% to 10.90. Remy VanArsdall made a first attempt on the 2x2x2 Cube with a 12.73 and improved their Pyraminx best by 41.1% to 11.38, and Lydia Litman made a first official 3x3x3 Cube attempt at 1:16.41 while cutting their Clock best by 35.9% down to 16.85.

With 18 podium spots earned by United States competitors across the six featured events, Get Ready Grove City 2024 proved to be an exceptional showcase of speed cubing excellence in the region. From the rapid-fire sprints of 2x2 to the tactical complexity of one-handed solving and Clock, the tournament demonstrated the depth of the local scene. As the 2024 season progresses, this cubing competition provided a clear benchmark for both elite contenders and rising talent alike.