Michigan Mini 36 2025

Thirty-one competitors gathered in Plymouth, Michigan, USA on October 13, 2025, for a packed day of speedcubing action that featured 3 distinct events and 6 rounds of intense turning. Hosted at the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Center, the competition brought together contenders across multiple formats to test their speed, efficiency, and nerve. From standard three-layered puzzles to specialized one-handed disciplines, every entrant pushed their limits to capture top positions on the official standings board throughout the high-tempo regional gathering.

The fiercest battle of the day unfolded in the final round of the classic 3x3x3 Cube, where competitors pushed each other to razor-thin margins. While winner Ryan Pilat secured the title with an impressive 6.85-second winning average, the race for the remaining podium steps came down to mere tenths of a second. Ansel de Jong captured the second spot with an average of 8.42 seconds, edging out Edison Ma Zhang, who claimed third place with an 8.95-second average. That gap of just over half a second between second and third underscored the relentless intensity across the final solves.

Beyond the main event, the 3x3x3 One-Handed event tested the field through 2 rounds of single-handed mastery. Ryan Pilat topped the podium once again with a 12.15-second average and a best single of 9.89 seconds, leaving the rest of the 14-person field to chase down the silver and bronze placements. Trenton Klaty earned second place with a solid average of 16.41 seconds, while Owen Widdis rounded out the top three by logging a 17.09-second average, keeping the pressure on until the final turns settled.

The big cubes brought a test of stamina and spatial tracking to Michigan Mini 36 2025 in the 6x6x6 Cube competition. Pilat completed a clean sweep of the weekend titles by finishing first with a dominant 1:37.99 average and a best single of 1:35.33. James Hildreth delivered a strong showing to take the second position with an average of 2:07.92, while Ansel de Jong secured his second podium finish of the tournament by landing in third place with a 2:11.69 average across the single round of 12 competitors.

Away from the top steps, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones that highlighted the depth of progress across the roster. Ethan Smith logged a dramatic breakthrough in the 3x3x3 Cube, posting a personal best of 43.29 seconds that was 34.8 percent faster than his previous mark of 1:06.42. Michael Scalzi took on 2 events and registered a personal best single of 15.05 seconds on the 3x3x3 Cube, an improvement of 32.7 percent, while also completing a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a time of 38.56 seconds. Ryan Liu dropped his 3x3x3 Cube best to 22.13 seconds, shaving 20.1 percent off his former mark of 27.68 seconds.

First-time attempts and personal bests continued across the board at Michigan Mini 36 2025. Ryan Dunning competed in 3 events, earning a best finish of 10th in the 6x6x6 Cube while cutting his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best by 16.6 percent to 45.20 seconds and dropping his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 10.2 percent to 13.40 seconds. Harrison Kaplunov improved his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 14.9 percent down to 23.02 seconds. Ryder Lubinski completed first-ever attempts in both the 3x3x3 Cube at 17.16 seconds and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 32.98 seconds. Jack Capps registered first-ever attempts in the 3x3x3 Cube at 18.63 seconds and One-Handed at 56.14 seconds, while Ricky Risley tackled his first WCA competition by entering 2 events and logging an opening 3x3x3 Cube attempt of 21.74 seconds.

The official records list showed deep engagement in the 3x3 results throughout the afternoon. Solvers across the bracket set personal benchmark marks on the iconic Rubik's Cube, navigating the pressure of three progressive rounds. Competitors like Camden Kehoe and Owen Widdis recorded standout singles of 20.63 and 7.85 seconds respectively, while Peter Makris locked in a 24.86 single and a 27.29 average. Matias Greve also added to the flurry of completed official marks with a 22.71 single and a 26.33 average during his rounds.

Every single podium spot across all three disciplines was claimed by representatives of the host nation, with the United States sweeping all 9 available podium positions. This edition of Michigan Mini 36 2025 proved how vibrant speed cubing remains in the region, offering seasoned solvers and new arrivals alike the platform to test their skills. As the final times were verified, the successful cubing competition delivered memorable highlights, set new personal standards, and demonstrated the exacting precision required to excel at the highest level.