Marietta Monday Mini II 2026

Inside the Northeast Cobb Community Center, the competition floor buzzed with focused energy as timers were tested, inspection mats smoothed out, and puzzle hardware calibrated for action. Speedcubers of varying experience levels gathered at their stations, eager to test their turn speed and algorithmic precision across a compact schedule. The single-day WCA competition brought a dedicated roster together for Marietta Monday Mini II 2026, where twenty-nine competitors prepared to tackle four rounds spread across three challenging events in Marietta, Georgia, USA on March 16, 2026.

The competitive timeline began with the larger puzzles, giving specialists on heavy hardware their turn on the center stage. In the 6x6x6 Cube event, Katie Hull established an early benchmark that would hold through the rest of the day. Hull captured the event victory with a winning average of 2:01.42, bolstered by a best single solve of 1:40.56. Daniel Mullen kept the race tight, locking down second place with an average of 2:07.32, while Raymond Goslow rounded out the podium positions in third place at 2:08.65 amid a field of fifteen competitors.

As the schedule progressed into the afternoon, attention shifted to the 5x5x5 Cube, where nineteen participants took their turns at the timing stations. Katie Hull once again demonstrated commanding control over the big cube categories, securing her second victory of the day. Hull posted a winning average of 58.30 and delivered the round fastest single time of 54.69. Daniel Mullen earned another silver finish with an average of 1:04.40, while Nicolás Sánchez followed closely behind in third place with a time of 1:05.84.

Beyond the fight for top rankings, the gathering served as a stage for remarkable individual milestones and personal breakthroughs. Cayden Stone delivered one of the most dramatic drops of the meet, setting a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 34.36 seconds, which was 37.6 percent faster than their previous best mark of 55.07. Luke Sloan achieved an impressive personal best of 2:23.51 in the 6x6x6 Cube, slicing 20.7 percent off their former benchmark of 3:00.97, alongside a 3x3x3 Cube best of 6.08 and a 5x5x5 Cube best of 1:14.54. Alakai Pilgrim improved their 5x5x5 Cube best to 1:25.97, an improvement of 15 percent over their old 1:41.18 time. Scott Belden logged a 6.5 percent personal best of 36.36 in the 3x3x3 Cube while also completing a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with a mark of 3:06.69.

The depth of progress continued across the venue as competitors expanded their event repertoires and lowered long-standing targets. Zayd Akber took on three events, delivering a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 6:50.24 alongside a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 2:29.84 that was 6 percent faster than their prior best. Andrew Lee produced a strong 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 1:05.91, cutting 6.6 percent from a 1:10.59 mark, while also recording an 8.64 single on the standard puzzle. Fred Johnson registered a 6 percent personal best in 6x6x6 Cube with a time of 3:03.38 and added a 5x5x5 Cube best of 1:41.25. Carter Boone made their official debut at this cubing competition, marking a first WCA competition with initial attempts of 17.30 on the Rubik's Cube and 4:45.20 on the 5x5x5 Cube.

The day concluded with the marquee 3x3x3 Cube competition, spanning two intense rounds that brought the field down to the fastest hands in the gym. Caleb Chen delivered an exceptional performance in the final, claiming the title with a winning average of 5.99 seconds and a standout best single of 5.15. Nicolás Sánchez secured second place on the podium with a 7.39 average, while Daniel Mullen concluded a busy campaign by taking third place with an 8.51 average.

The classic 3x3 results across the afternoon showcased high-caliber speed cubing from start to finish. Multiple participants posted rapid sub-ten-second times throughout the bracket, adding depth to the final rounds. The nine podium spots awarded across all events were claimed entirely by United States contenders, capping off a concentrated schedule of high-level solving in the Peach State.

When the final timers reset at Marietta Monday Mini II 2026, the event concluded as a successful showcase of regional talent and puzzle mastery. From the opening moves on the big cubes to the closing turns of the main bracket, Marietta Monday Mini II 2026 highlighted the dedication of its competitors. With new records logged and first attempts completed, the participants look forward to building on their momentum as the speedcubing season advances.