Metropolis Lara League I 2025

Louis Rodriguez Guerrero delivered an exceptional performance in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela, taking top honors across three separate disciplines, capped by a commanding 9.18 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube. The single-day contest on February 22, 2025, gathered 17 driven competitors at C.C. Metrópolis, creating an intense, tightly packed atmosphere where every advance through the rounds demanded precision. While Rodriguez Guerrero led the way, securing a best single of 6.93 in the final, the depth across the entire entry list made reaching each podium an uphill battle from the first turn.

Across six official events and nine rounds, the cubing competition delivered non-stop action. With 17 competitors taking part in the flagship Rubik's Cube category, the three-round format narrowed the field relentlessly. Speedcubing in the region has developed a formidable talent base, ensuring that even early heats required rapid execution. The Metropolis Lara League I 2025 showcased how competitive Venezuelan speed cubing has become in 2025, where minor fractions of a second separated those advancing to the late stages from those left behind.

The 3x3 results in the final round highlighted the razor-thin margins at the top of the standings. Louis Rodriguez Guerrero claimed the title with his 9.18 average, closely pursued by Bernardo Torres, who registered a runner-up average of 9.97. Rafael Antonio Sanchez earned third place on the podium with a solid 10.31 average. The standard remained remarkably high throughout all three rounds of the classic puzzle, proving that consistency under pressure was essential to survive the multi-round qualification process.

Rodriguez Guerrero extended his dominance to the larger puzzles, demonstrating remarkable control in both the 4x4x4 Cube and 5x5x5 Cube. In the 4x4x4 event, which drew 11 competitors across two rounds, he secured first place with an average of 30.35 and a round-best single of 28.98, again holding off Torres, who finished second with a 31.39 average, and Sanchez in third at 45.02. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Rodriguez Guerrero recorded an average of 55.41 along with a 51.70 single to take gold, while Torres took second with 59.12 and Sanchez finished third in 1:39.57.

Beyond the title fights, the Metropolis Lara League I 2025 provided a stage for remarkable individual milestones across the entire roster. Manuel David Loyo Garaban tackled three events, posting an 18.2 percent improvement on his 3x3x3 Cube personal best with an 11.12 single, while also registering his first ever attempt at Megaminx with a 1:37.18 and a first ever attempt at Skewb with a 3.96 on his way to fourth place in Megaminx. Philip Echevarria took on five events, shaving 23.4 percent off his Skewb best to reach 11.75, cutting 15.1 percent in 3x3x3 One-Handed to 35.70, and reducing his 4x4x4 Cube mark by 6 percent to 58.94. Juan David Lagos Botina dropped his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 16.5 percent down to 1:17.85 and completed his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 30.74 to claim seventh place.

Several competitors also took on new challenges and made their official debuts at the venue. Daniel Carrizalez contested four events, earning fourth place in the 3x3x3 Cube and logging his first ever attempt at the 5x5x5 Cube in 2:02.08. Manuel González completed his first WCA competition by entering four events, finishing sixth in Skewb while logging a first ever attempt at Skewb of 18.88, a first ever attempt at the 3x3x3 Cube of 33.15, and a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 1:44.33. Abdiel Josué Camacho Berrio registered a 19.22 3x3x3 Cube personal best and placed ninth in One-Handed, while Giuseppe Alessandro Falconi Soteldo and Dario Lugo Gruber made their debuts with first ever 3x3x3 Cube attempts of 42.67 and 23.36 respectively.

The one-handed and side events brought additional excitement to the schedule. Bernardo Torres captured the 3x3x3 One-Handed crown with an impressive 15.95 average and a 12.79 single, outpacing Rodriguez Guerrero, who finished second with 17.95, and Sanchez, who claimed third in 21.17 among 10 contenders. Torres also triumphed in the Megaminx event, achieving a winning average of 43.25 and a best single of 41.40. Sanchez followed in second place with a 48.83 average, while Rodriguez Guerrero completed the Megaminx podium in third with a 52.38 mark.

Skewb wrapped up the event card with dynamic, high-speed solving from seven participants. Rafael Antonio Sanchez earned the gold medal with an outstanding 4.24 winning average and a single solve of 3.05. Luis Felipe Palacios Peña secured second place on the Skewb podium with a 5.56 average, while Torres finished third with an average of 6.95, completing a versatile day across varied mechanisms and puzzle styles.

All 18 podium positions across the six disciplines went to Venezuelan solvers, highlighting the concentration of regional skill present at the venue. From first-time entrants navigating their initial rounds to experienced finalists contesting decisive fifth solves, Metropolis Lara League I 2025 demonstrated the high barrier of entry required to contend in Barquisimeto and set a benchmark for future meets in the province.