Michigan Mini 42 2026

Edison Ma Zhang captured the marquee title in Plymouth, Michigan, USA, logging an 8.50 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube to highlight an action-packed slate of speedcubing. As the mid-year calendar shifted into high gear on June 18, 2026, Michigan Mini 42 2026 gave competitors an ideal platform to showcase their mid-season form. The compact single-day gathering gathered 30 competitors across 3 events and 6 rounds at the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Center, offering sharp racing and tightly contested finals.

The 2026 season schedule often tests versatile puzzle solvers with diverse disciplines, and this WCA competition delivered exactly that balance. The schedule paired the traditional Rubik's Cube with the mechanical depth of the 5x5x5 Cube and the rapid turns of Skewb. For many contenders looking to test their progress, this cubing competition served as a vital milestone to measure training gains against top regional talent.

Zhang delivered his defining performance in the final round of the 3x3x3 Cube, posting a best single of 7.98 on his way to the 8.50 victory average. The battle for the 3x3 results saw Elliott Perkins secure second place with a 9.81 average, while Cole Shaft took third place on the podium with a mark of 10.82. The field featured 30 competitors over two hard-fought rounds, setting a rapid standard for the afternoon.

Elliott Perkins took command in the 5x5x5 Cube, orchestrating a dominant display across two rounds of big-cube solving. Perkins took top honors with a winning average of 1:06.29, bolstered by the event's quickest single solve of 1:00.17. Edison Ma Zhang secured second place with an average of 1:08.71, while Cole Shaft collected another third-place finish at 1:12.00 in a field of 22 competitors.

The Skewb bracket brought fast-paced drama, where Emery McFeeter took victory behind a sharp 3.28 winning average and an event-best single of 2.92. McFeeter led the 23 competitors through two rounds, holding off a formidable push from Elliott Perkins, who took second place with a 4.18 average. Cole Shaft earned his third podium finish of the meet by locking down third place with a 4.57 average.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, Michigan Mini 42 2026 produced substantial breakthroughs and personal achievements throughout the roster. Colton James Profitt delivered a massive step forward in the 5x5x5 Cube, finishing in 2:17.23 to eclipse his previous best by 59.9 percent, while also establishing a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 9.87 on his way to a 5th-place finish. Martin Ma dropped his Skewb mark by 31.6 percent to 12.41, shaved 17.8 percent off his 3x3x3 Cube best with a 17.12, and made a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube at 3:15.66. Sebastian Medina took on three disciplines, establishing a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 20.04 to cut his previous mark by 16 percent, alongside a first ever attempt at Skewb of 21.75 and a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 3:59.50. Ryan Vincent tackled three events as well, logging a first ever attempt at Skewb of 6.60, a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 3:18.46, and a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 29.10 that improved on his former mark by 12.1 percent.

The drive for progress continued across the lineup as competitors tested their limits in new events. Josiah Michael Wang logged a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 4:14.04 and improved his 3x3x3 Cube best by 28.9 percent with a time of 29.88. Avery Profitt tackled three events, achieving a 16th-place finish in the 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 16.95 that was 17.6 percent faster than before, paired with a first ever attempt at Skewb of 13.69. Pratham Gowda advanced his Skewb personal record by 37.4 percent down to 6.32, while Ayden Millefoglie took part in their first WCA competition, recording a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 26.45 and a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 3:58.06.

The day concluded with United States competitors sweeping all 9 available podium spots across the three disciplines. With rapid marks established across the board and multiple competitors finding new benchmarks, Michigan Mini 42 2026 delivered an exceptional day of speed cubing in Plymouth. As the season progresses into upcoming tournaments, the achievements recorded at the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Center provide plenty of positive momentum.