Michigan Mini 41 2026

James Hildreth took command at Plymouth Arts and Recreation Center by sweeping two of the three events on the schedule in commanding fashion. The American standout asserted his control over the field in Plymouth, Michigan, USA, establishing winning margins that left no room for doubt on May 21, 2026. Across five fast-paced rounds, 31 competitors gathered to test their skills at Michigan Mini 41 2026, where Hildreth quickly emerged as the central figure of the tournament.

Hildreth set the standard early in the 6x6x6 Cube, navigating the large puzzle with superior efficiency to finish with a winning average of 2:16.48 and a round-best single of 2:11.72. The 9-competitor field could not keep pace with his steady turning. Seth Rowell claimed second place with a 2:42.87 average, while Wesley Barwinski secured third on the podium at 2:47.73. The victory cemented Hildreth as the dominant big-cube solver of the competition.

That control carried directly into Square-1, where Hildreth delivered another masterclass in speedcubing efficiency. Outpacing seven competitors across the single round, he logged a gold-medal average of 15.81 and posted the fastest single of the event at 11.71. Rowell earned another silver medal with an average of 23.63, and Barwinski followed in third place with a 32.20 mark. Hildreth closed his side-event program undefeated, having swept top honors across both non-standard disciplines.

The spotlight shifted to the classic 3x3x3 Cube, where Miles Reavis produced a remarkable run across three rigorous rounds to capture the headline title. Reavis registered an 8.22 winning average in the final round, highlighted by a best single of 6.60, to lead the 31-competitor bracket. Rowell completed an impressive three-podium weekend by taking silver with a 9.74 average, while Aahan Anand locked up third place with a 10.98 average. The 3x3 results concluded an all-American podium sweep across every event at Michigan Mini 41 2026.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved striking personal milestones that shaped the spirit of the cubing competition. Shannon Simpson registered the largest percentage leap of the event, cutting previous personal marks by 55.6 percent with a 40.11 average in the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube. Drew Dame advanced to a 7th place overall finish in the 3x3x3 Cube by setting a personal best average of 11.36, improving by 43.8 percent. Arnav Ramesh Anmulwad delivered an outstanding 13.54 average in the same event, cutting 46.5 percent from earlier marks, while Isaac Jeong lowered their best to 10.73, a 31.7 percent drop.

Multi-event versatility was on full display as well among competitors who expanded their repertoire. Benjamin Ruse tackled three events at Michigan Mini 41 2026, achieving 4th place in the 3x3x3 Cube, completing a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 4:55.59, and shaving 37.4 percent off a Square-1 personal best with a 55.94 average. Michael Scalzi also took on three events, taking 6th in Square-1 with a personal record 29.75 average that was 25.1 percent faster, alongside a first 6x6x6 Cube attempt of 3:11.97. Debutants also made their mark, with Shaun Zhu logging a 16.99 average on their first ever attempt at the 3x3x3 Cube, while Ryan Ah registered a 48.67 on debut.

The high volume of personal records demonstrated that the Plymouth venue provided an ideal setting for speed cubing growth across the regional circuit. Every round produced dramatic time drops and sharp turnarounds as competitors pushed their limits across big cubes, shape-shifting puzzles, and traditional solving. The concentrated five-round schedule kept energy levels peak throughout the single-day engagement in 2026.

As the final timers were cleared at Michigan Mini 41 2026, the event stood as a testament to both high-end dominance and grassroots improvement. Hildreth left Plymouth with two authoritative victories, Reavis captured the premier 3x3 crown, and Rowell earned medals in all three disciplines. With numerous first-time attempts and breakthrough averages logged in the books, this WCA competition provided an unforgettable chapter for the community heading toward the next round of challenges.