Imagination Station B 2025

Thirty-eight competitors gathered at the Imagination Station venue on January 5, 2025, for a packed day of speedcubing action in Toledo, Ohio, USA. Behind every smooth turn and quick solve were the dedicated organizers, delegates, and volunteer score runners who kept the tournament operating on schedule across five rounds and three events. Their tireless work on the competition floor provided an organized stage where athletes from all experience levels could compete in a welcoming setting.

The effort invested by the crew of Imagination Station B 2025 set an efficient rhythm that carried through the entire schedule. Managing staging areas, scrambling tables, and timing stations requires precise attention to detail, and the staff delivered seamless transitions from the opening scrambles through to the podium celebrations. For everyone attending this WCA competition, the commitment of the volunteer team made the intense one-day schedule feel fluid and well structured.

On the competition tables, Elliott Perkins delivered an exceptional all-around performance by securing victories across all three contested formats. In the 3x3x3 Cube, Perkins claimed the title with a winning average of 9.08 seconds across two rounds, punctuated by the tournament-best single solve of 6.88 seconds. The field of 38 starters made for an energetic chase on the classic Rubik's Cube, which served as the centerpiece contest for the weekend gathering.

The 3x3 results in the final round highlighted closely contested positions behind Perkins. Jarrett Scheid locked in the second step of the podium with an average of 9.84 seconds, while Graham Hartman earned third place with a 10.04 average. The official records tally also saw solid marks posted throughout the event, including personal benchmarks by Joel Aber with a 10.04 average and Justin Sui with a 13.19 average, reflecting the quality depth of the field.

Beyond the flagship puzzle, the Pyraminx bracket saw 28 competitors battling through two rounds of triangular solving. Elliott Perkins captured first place with an average of 2.97 seconds, joined on the podium by Justin Sui who took second at 3.20 seconds, and Jarrett Scheid who finished third with a 4.29 average. In the single-round Skewb contest featuring 22 entrants, Perkins completed the triple crown with a 3.57 average, ahead of Sui in second with 5.87 and Scheid in third with 6.40.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones that highlighted the depth of participation at Imagination Station B 2025. Landin Curtis delivered a major breakthrough by cutting their Pyraminx personal best by 39.4 percent down to 8.18 seconds, while also posting a 22.7 percent improvement in the 3x3x3 Cube to 32.08 seconds. Stone Henderson similarly dropped their Skewb personal best by 47.4 percent down to 11.25 seconds, while Dashel Andrew Hayton lowered their Skewb mark by 31.6 percent to finish with a 7.36 personal best.

Fresh milestones continued across other events as Orion Samuel cut their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 31 percent to 28.96 seconds in their third career outing. Emmett Eckert entered both Pyraminx and Skewb for the first time, notching an 8.84 Skewb mark to secure eighth place. Weston Maher logged a first official Pyraminx attempt of 10.48 seconds alongside a 16.3 percent improvement on 3x3x3 Cube at 23.83 seconds. First-time attendees also made their mark, as Denzel Montaño tackled all three events at their debut tournament with an official 21.60 3x3x3 solve, and Colt Campos posted an impressive 14.82 single in their first 3x3x3 outing.

The smooth execution of Imagination Station B 2025 gave every solver, from first-time participants to podium contenders, an ideal environment to test their skills. Whether stepping up to the timer for a debut attempt or setting a new standard on the puzzle table, athletes enjoyed a supportive atmosphere created by the local speed cubing community. As the gear was packed away in Toledo, the tournament stood as another successful chapter made possible by the dedicated people who keep local cubing events running.

With 2025 underway, the standard of organization and competitive energy on display in Toledo sets a positive tone for upcoming dates on the regional calendar. The collaborative effort between tournament organizers, officials, and enthusiastic participants reaffirmed why community-driven events remain vital to the sport. Competitors now carry their newly earned personal bests and memories forward as they prepare for their next cubing competition.