Middle Georgia Big Cube Showdown 2025

The tables inside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 658 were lined with massive multi-layered puzzles and timing mats as solvers settled into their stations in Macon, Georgia, USA. Solving the larger puzzles is a test of sheer endurance, requiring sustained mental stamina and finger dexterity through hundreds of turns per attempt. On April 5, 2025, a field of 52 competitors gathered for a demanding day of speedcubing across 11 rounds and five distinct events, ready to push their limits on the big cubes.

The 7x7x7 Cube presented the ultimate test of stamina at the Middle Georgia Big Cube Showdown 2025, with 28 competitors battling across two rounds. Vishwa Sankar produced a commanding performance to capture the title, finishing with a winning average of 2:09.73 and the best single time of 2:02.40. Titus Henry secured second place on the podium with a 2:52.19 average, followed closely by Field Noble in third place at 2:55.46. Handling the seven-layer puzzle under tournament conditions proved to be one of the most grueling challenges of the competition.

Sankar continued his dominant run in the 6x6x6 Cube, navigating the complex centers and edges across two intense rounds against 31 competitors. Sankar delivered a winning average of 1:27.24 and recorded the fastest single solve of the event at 1:20.81. Katie Hull earned the runner-up spot on the podium with a disciplined 1:50.72 average, while Alex Bohac rounded out the top three by posting an average of 1:54.18. The event highlighted the balance of mechanical speed and careful puzzle management required to prevent locks.

In the 5x5x5 Cube, which drew 37 competitors across two rounds, Sankar completed a sweep of the big cube categories. Sankar claimed first place with an average of 47.43 seconds, also logging the round best single of 42.99 seconds. Micah Morrison took second place on the podium with an average of 51.77 seconds, while Katie Hull achieved another podium finish by taking third place with a 55.70 average. The discipline of 5x5 demands relentless pace while tracking dozens of pieces across every solve.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved meaningful breakthroughs and took on demanding new challenges. Shreyas Minocha entered five events and recorded a Megaminx personal best of 2:40.24, which was 30.2 percent faster than their previous mark, alongside a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 2:51.53. Matthew A. Kight took on five events and earned a best finish of 4th in Megaminx, while setting a 7x7x7 Cube personal best of 3:58.25, improving by 30.2 percent over their prior best. Henry Traut competed in five events and achieved personal bests in 6x6x6 Cube with 2:45.52, 7x7x7 Cube with 4:40.41, and 5x5x5 Cube with 1:20.09. Furat Gaznai cut significant time in the 5x5x5 Cube, registering a personal best of 2:09.69, which was 27.8 percent faster than before.

The weekend also featured standout debuts and major milestones from solvers expanding their repertoires. Kade Michael Lundell achieved a personal best of 12.53 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube, an improvement of 27.4 percent. Andrew Lee took on five events, achieving an 11th place finish in 7x7x7 Cube and setting personal bests of 3:46.00 in 7x7x7 Cube, 1:17.48 in 5x5x5 Cube, and 2:17.10 in 6x6x6 Cube. Making their first WCA competition appearance, Ché Christopher Harris tackled three events, logging a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube of 8:33.09, 5x5x5 Cube of 2:22.40, and 3x3x3 Cube of 14.10. Roger F. Mendoza Jr. also made their tournament debut, recording a first ever attempt of 16.16 in 3x3x3 Cube and 3:42.51 in 5x5x5 Cube.

The 12-sided Megaminx brought a different kind of spatial complexity to the floor, drawing 35 competitors over two rounds. Thomas Bryan secured victory with a winning average of 47.78 seconds and the fastest single solve at 45.94 seconds. Tien Tran followed in second place with an average of 49.34 seconds, while Vishwa Sankar added another medal to a strong day by placing third with an average of 49.90 seconds. The event required rapid recognition across multiple colored faces, creating an intense tactical contest.

The classic Rubik's Cube concluded the action as all 52 competitors took to the tables for the 3x3 results across three full rounds. Caleb Chen took top honors with a winning average of 5.88 seconds and a best single solve of 5.54 seconds. Nicolás Sánchez claimed second place with an average of 7.25 seconds, while Micah Morrison took third on the podium with an average of 7.93 seconds. All 15 podium places across the five events were claimed by competitors representing the USA, marking an exciting conclusion to speed cubing in Macon.

The Middle Georgia Big Cube Showdown 2025 showcased the technical skill and physical endurance that define the larger puzzles. From lightning-fast final rounds to the grit required across the biggest cubes, the cubing competition delivered memorable performances across the board. As the equipment was packed away, solvers wrapped up a full day of dedication to the craft, carrying fresh personal bests and new milestones toward the rest of the 2025 season.