Kinda Maybe Mini-sota 2025

Fourteen competitors gathered on May 13, 2025, for an intense slate of speedcubing action in Maplewood, Minnesota, USA. Organized at RCL – Maplewood, Kinda Maybe Mini-sota 2025 delivered five tightly packed rounds across three distinct events. The single-day tournament offered a compact stage where rising talent and seasoned solvers alike could test their execution under match conditions. With a small, focused roster, the schedule moved briskly through complex disciplines, demonstrating that a tight field often yields some of the most dynamic results of the cubing competition circuit.

The 4x4x4 Cube contest stood out as a highlight of the day across its two contested rounds. Kaius Young paced the thirteen-solver field with outstanding consistency, capturing first place overall. Young delivered an event-winning average of 29.21 seconds alongside a tournament-best single solve of 25.87 seconds. In the preliminary stages, Young established control early with an average of 28.20 and a single of 26.33. Brady Lawrence secured second place on the podium with a solid average of 34.56, while Joseph Ong claimed the bronze position with a 35.15 average after advancing through the preliminary phase.

In Square-1, a puzzle known for its demanding geometric transformations and rapid shape-shifting, eleven competitors vied for supremacy over two rounds. Joseph Ong put together a masterful performance to secure the title, finishing with a winning average of 6.78 seconds. Ong also notched the best single solve of the event at 5.44 seconds, proving untouchable across both rounds. Nathan Rahn pushed hard to take second place with a final average of 7.35 seconds, while Brady Lawrence stepped onto his second podium of the meet by taking third place with a 10.92 average.

The Skewb bracket featured all fourteen entrants in a straight single-round final. Nathan Rahn produced an electric run, locking down the victory with a winning average of 3.33 seconds and the fastest single solve of the event at 2.74 seconds. Andrew Tyberg followed on the podium in second place with an average of 5.10 seconds, while Brady Lawrence completed a triple-podium day by taking third place with a 5.44 mark. The speed cubing on display highlighted sharp corner-turning accuracy and decisive tactical execution throughout the round.

Beyond the title contests, the afternoon offered significant breakthroughs for competitors tracking individual progression away from the top steps. Joel Sanderson took on his first ever attempt at Skewb in official competition, logging a mark of 36.44 to earn 14th place. Lisa Kucala tackled three events on the day, highlighted by a major personal best in 4x4x4 Cube of 1:11.15, improving her previous benchmark of 1:19.14 by 10.1 percent, alongside a 12th-place finish in Skewb. Eli Sanderson trimmed his Skewb personal best by 7.9 percent to 5.48 seconds while taking 11th place. Taber Siler competed across three events and delivered a 4x4x4 Cube personal best of 37.86 on the way to a 5th-place finish.

That forward momentum extended right across the field as competitors pushed their limits in Maplewood. Anders Peterson recorded a personal best single of 38.70 seconds in 4x4x4 Cube, taking 4.6 percent off his previous high mark while also earning 4th place in Skewb. Oliver Faust took on three separate events on the day and secured his weekend high with an 8th-place result in Skewb. Jonah Boisclair also entered all three disciplines, earning a 10th-place finish in Skewb, while Andrew Surine completed two events and took 13th place in Skewb. Shain Papalotl Longbehn put together a strong run across three events, earning 4th place in Square-1.

Although the competition format omitted traditional Rubik's Cube 3x3 results to focus entirely on specialty puzzles, the technical quality never dipped. The multi-layered 4x4x4 Cube demanded precise edge pairing and parity handling, while the Skewb and Square-1 heats challenged competitors with rapid state recognition and fingertip agility. Every solve contributed to a rich day of official statistics recorded under the World Cube Association banner, showing the depth of talent present in the regional community.

As the final stop of the day wrapped up at Kinda Maybe Mini-sota 2025, the tournament illustrated how much action a single day can hold. With United States competitors capturing all nine available podium positions, the event concluded as a resounding success for the Minnesota cubing scene. Solvers departed RCL – Maplewood with personal milestones, improved marks, and fresh motivation as they set their sights toward the next challenges of the competitive season.