Indiana Championship 2024

Brian Johnson set the tone at the Old National Events Plaza by capturing the 3x3x3 One-Handed title with a decisive 10.03-second winning average. Solving with a single hand demands exceptional fingertrick control, ergonomic turn efficiency, and steady table management. Johnson topped the 72-competitor field across three grueling rounds, also clocking the fastest single of the discipline at 9.05 seconds to edge out Luke Garrett and Luke Griesser in a masterclass of single-handed execution.

The 3x3x3 One-Handed showdown served as an electric centerpiece for the Indiana Championship 2024, which brought 112 competitors together in Evansville, Indiana, USA. Spanning November 22 to 24, the three-day WCA competition featured 17 official events across 36 total rounds. Puzzlers from around the region and across the globe gathered in the 2024 speed cubing season to test their speed, endurance, and technical breadth in a packed venue.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube event, Luke Garrett dominated the 3x3 results to claim the championship title. Navigating four rounds of classic Rubik's Cube solving against 111 contenders, Garrett produced a 5.91 winning average alongside a best single of 5.12 seconds. His weekend campaign did not stop with the primary event, as he assembled an astonishing collection of victories across multiple formats and cube sizes.

Garrett asserted complete control over the large puzzle categories throughout the competition. He secured first place in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 25.56 average, conquered the 5x5x5 Cube with a 46.89 average, and took the 6x6x6 Cube in 1:38.65. Completing his big-cube sweep, Garrett logged a 2:19.66 winning average to take the 7x7x7 Cube, cementing one of the most prolific multi-event performances seen on the speedcubing circuit this year.

Away from the top of the podiums, the cubing competition saw remarkable personal milestones and breakthrough attempts across diverse events. Caden Grey delivered massive improvements, slashing his Megaminx mark by 59.2 percent down to 1:07.27, trimming his Square-1 time by 42.1 percent to 16.14, and finishing 10th in 7x7x7 Cube. Carson Kurtz recorded a 3x3x3 One-Handed single of 16.96 seconds, representing a 45.6 percent personal best, while making his first ever attempts at Megaminx in 1:38.40 and Square-1 in 31.14. Alexander Koch logged a Skewb personal best of 9.10 seconds, 44.7 percent faster than before, while trying 4x4x4 Cube for the first time with a 1:26.09 solve.

Other dedicated solvers embraced new challenges and posted steep personal drops throughout the weekend. CJ Howell improved his 3x3x3 Cube best by 40.9 percent to 19.09 seconds and logged a first Skewb attempt of 14.75. Devin McAtamney took on Square-1 for the first time with a 32.61 mark and cut 38.8 percent off his One-Handed best to finish in 27.82. Alex Lengacher secured 6th place in the 7x7x7 Cube with a 3:19.88 personal best, 30.1 percent faster than his prior benchmark, after making his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Blindfolded in 2:01.57. Isaac Navarro tackled eight events, recording first career attempts in Square-1 at 51.98, Skewb at 9.18, and 2x2x2 Cube at 5.42, while Decha Enkvetchakul made debut attempts in One-Handed at 1:12.09, Skewb at 32.67, and Clock at 33.67.

The side events generated intense competition across all three days. Simon Kellum earned a sprint double, claiming the Skewb title with a 2.16 average and taking the Pyraminx crown with a 2.59 average. In the fast-paced 2x2x2 Cube, Matias Marcantoni-Nunez emerged victorious from a 100-person field with a 1.34 average, supported by a 0.96 single. Brian Johnson earned a second title in Square-1 with a 7.25 average, while Greyson James topped Clock with a 3.06 winning mark.

Mental discipline defined the blindfolded and specialty categories as the tournament reached its conclusion. Mason Langenderfer took the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event with a single of 24.82 seconds. Zeke Mackay demonstrated unmatched versatility by winning Megaminx in 37.17, 4x4x4 Blindfolded in 3:54.47, and 5x5x5 Blindfolded with a 9:03.18 single. Alexander Wheeler solved 16 out of 18 cubes in 58:15 to take 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, while Evan Brown won 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a 22.33 average, concluding a thrilling Indiana Championship 2024.

With 36 rounds completed and 50 podium places earned by United States competitors alongside two by Indian solvers, the gathering in Evansville showcased the full spectrum of speedcubing excellence. From one-handed dexterity to massive multi-blind arrays, the athletes delivered memorable performances that set a high bar for the rest of the competitive calendar.