Michigan Mini 32 2025

Sujan Feist delivered the definitive statement of the day in the 2x2x2 Cube final, averaging 1.26 seconds with a best single of 0.90 to capture gold in emphatic style. That sharp performance topped a relentless day of speedcubing at the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Center, where Michigan Mini 32 2025 assembled 28 focused solvers across four demanding disciplines. Held on June 26, 2025, in Plymouth, Michigan, USA, the gathering presented six high-stakes rounds where every single turn mattered and advancing through the qualification tiers required absolute precision from the opening scramble.

The sheer density of talent across the venue made qualifying spots extraordinarily scarce in every event on the schedule. With 27 competitors taking on the 2x2x2 Cube, advancing past the opening stage demanded ruthless consistency on the timing mat. Feist set the pace with an opening-round average of 1.54 seconds before dropping time again in the final round to secure first place. Caleb Lalik followed closely to take the runner-up position with an average of 1.72 seconds, while Ben Baron captured the third podium step with a 2.86 average.

Baron proved to be a dominant force across the larger mechanisms and specialized formats, securing a pair of gold medals through sheer control. In the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, which drew 24 competitors across two tight rounds, Baron navigated the single-handed style with a winning average of 10.54 seconds and a best single of 10.28. Jack Pfeifer claimed the second-place spot with an average of 14.05 seconds, while Borja Perez of Spain locked in third with 16.27. Baron also dominated the single round of the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a winning average of 27.29 seconds ahead of Pfeifer and Lalik.

The 5x5x5 Cube brought out 22 competitors in a direct, single-round test of endurance, algorithmic mastery, and hardware management. Jack Pfeifer turned the tables to take the victory, stringing together five methodical solves to produce a winning average of 45.75 seconds alongside a field-best single solve of 44.67 seconds. Baron took second place on the podium with a 51.41 average, while Lalik rounded out the top three with an average of 1:06.08. Across the entire program, podium spots were hard earned, with solvers representing USA claiming seven, Israel four, and Spain one.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, the tournament served as an important battleground for competitors establishing personal milestones in a high-pressure environment. Brecken Jamison took on three events, taking 21st place in the 4x4x4 Cube on a first ever attempt of 1:16.48 while also setting a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 28.54 seconds, which was 41 percent faster than their previous mark. Jonah Dowell entered four disciplines, tackling their first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 33.41 and a first 4x4x4 Cube attempt of 51.00 seconds. Meanwhile, Bryce Bordner took on four events, logging a first ever 3x3x3 One-Handed solve of 1:35.32 and dropping their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 16.9 percent down to 9.06 seconds.

Brenden McCracken tackled four separate events, notching a first ever 5x5x5 Cube solve of 3:04.07, a first ever one-handed solve of 30.75, and a 4x4x4 Cube personal best of 59.71 seconds. Harper Rumschik delivered massive breakthroughs across four events, cutting their 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 26.6 percent to 1:22.92, improving their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 26.2 percent to 3.83, and lowering their 5x5x5 Cube personal best by 15 percent to 2:15.45. Ryan Dunning shaved 21.4 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube personal best with a single of 5.48 seconds and improved their 4x4x4 Cube best to 1:05.76. In their first ever WCA competition, Elijah Cole completed four events, recording debut attempts of 5.95 seconds on 2x2x2, 1:01.26 in one-handed, and 1:51.55 on 4x4x4. Fellow debutant Louis Zettelmaier achieved a 19th-place finish in 4x4x4 with a 1:02.57 mark and completed a first 2x2x2 attempt of 6.23 seconds.

The overall standard across all disciplines highlighted the growing technical expertise within the regional circuit, where classic Rubik's Cube solving fundamentals underpin success across bigger cubes and specialty categories. James Holowinski earned a 5th-place finish in the 2x2x2 Cube while cutting their one-handed best to 20.53 seconds, a 12.7 percent improvement. Kain Schloss registered a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 6.21 seconds, and Philip Cuthbertson lowered their personal best one-handed solve to 11.93 seconds to place 6th. The depth of the field meant that even seasoned solvers had to push their limits to stay competitive in every heat.

Michigan Mini 32 2025 concluded having tested every facet of mechanical control, speed cubing technique, and competitive composure. With world-class standards set by Feist, Baron, and Pfeifer, and significant personal progressions logged right through the final rankings, the cubing competition showcased a vibrant community firing on all cylinders. As attention turns to the standard 3x3 results and upcoming fixtures across the calendar, the intense contests witnessed in Plymouth, Michigan, USA will stand as a benchmark for the rest of 2025.