Michigan Mini 28 2025

A demanding 120.62 seconds on the solving mat stood between the field and victory in the grueling 6x6x6 Cube final. The big cubes demand immense physical endurance, layer management, and mental stamina, turning solving into a sustained marathon. Across 216 individual moving pieces on each mechanism, competitors faced a single high-stakes round designed to test consistency under fatigue. Winning this heavyweight challenge required precision turning and unwavering focus through long, intricate parity algorithms.

Sean Cutshaw emerged victorious in that 6x6x6 Cube clash, putting together a winning average of 2:00.62 alongside the best single of 1:59.39. Cutshaw outpaced a dedicated group of 14 competitors at the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Center, securing the top spot in Plymouth, Michigan, USA. Owen Widdis captured second place with an average of 2:07.41, while Hunter Mackler locked down third on the podium with a 2:16.52 average. It was a standout showcase of control and poise on the largest puzzle of the schedule.

The broader cubing competition brought together 33 competitors on February 3, 2025, for a focused schedule featuring 3 events and 6 rounds of action. Hosted in the heart of Plymouth, the single-day WCA competition highlighted both the technical stamina of the large cubes and the blistering sprint speed of shorter formats. Speedcubing enthusiasts gathered to test their skills in front of the timers, creating a packed lineup of races across the day in this early 2025 gathering.

Transitioning from the endurance of the large puzzle to classic Rubik's Cube mastery, the 3x3x3 Cube event drew a full field of 33 competitors across 3 intense rounds. Ansel de Jong claimed the title with a stellar winning average of 8.40 and recorded the best single of the event at 7.94. The 3x3 results saw Sean Cutshaw double up on podium finishes by taking second place with an 8.81 average, closely followed by Harsha Paladugu in third with an 8.92 mark in a tightly contested final.

Sujan Feist dominated the fast-paced 2x2x2 Cube competition, leading a 29-competitor field through 2 rounds to take first place with a remarkable winning average of 1.59. Feist delivered a best single of 1.04 to seal the victory. Caleb Lalik earned the runner-up position with a 2.33 average, while Ansel de Jong collected another podium award by finishing third in 3.03. Competitors from the USA swept all 9 available podium spots across the three events.

Away from the podiums, the official scorecards showed immense personal milestones and breakthrough moments that define the heart of the speed cubing community. Miles Leon Thomas Corporandy set a dramatic 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 24.02, slashing 64.1 percent off a previous best of 1:06.88, while also tackling a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a mark of 7.08. JJ VanderKuyl II took on 3 events, logging a personal best of 5.33 in 2x2x2 Cube, an improvement of 41 percent, alongside a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 9:10.52 to finish 13th. Ryan Dunning achieved a 30.7 percent improvement in 2x2x2 Cube with a 6.97 personal best, a 5.3 percent drop to 14.92 in 3x3x3 Cube, and a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 5:06.39 for 12th place. Leonard Bartlett delivered a 14.2 percent improvement on 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 50.28 and a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 12.06.

Other competitors similarly seized the opportunity to reset their personal standards across the competition schedule. Jet Shaft logged a 10.4 percent improvement in 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 51.37, paired with a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 12.03. Ian Carlisle dropped their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 35.6 percent to 3.55 across 2 events entered. Carson Morales secured a 13th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube while cutting their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 6.9 percent down to 19.43. William P. Rauch claimed a 16th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube and recorded a 4.5 percent improvement in 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 24.20.

The single-day program at Michigan Mini 28 2025 provided a complete test of solving capabilities, from long-form big cube concentration to the instant reactions required on 2x2x2. With 6 rounds running smoothly throughout February 3, competitors walked away with fresh benchmarks and new official event completions across the board. The gathering proved that whether solving through grueling marathon layers or lightning sprints, every competitor found their moment to shine on the timer mats.

As Michigan Mini 28 2025 came to a close in Plymouth, the day left behind a rich tally of podium finishes and personal milestones. From Sean Cutshaw's mastery on the 6x6x6 Cube to Ansel de Jong's 3x3x3 title and Sujan Feist's blistering 2x2x2 performance, the meet captured the dynamic range of competitive solving. With another memorable chapter recorded in the books, competitors can look forward to carrying these strong results and personal breakthroughs into the next season of tournament action.