Middle Georgia Gives Thanks 2024

A razor-thin margin of less than a tenth of a second decided the premier event in Macon, Georgia, USA, where Nicolás Sánchez secured the 3x3x3 Cube title with a 6.37 average ahead of Caleb Chen's 6.46. The single-day tournament on November 23, 2024, brought 50 competitors to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 658 for a compact, high-stakes schedule of 12 rounds across five events. The head-to-head clash at the summit set the tone for an intense regional speedcubing battle across every format.

The 3x3 results capped three rigorous rounds of the traditional Rubik's Cube, where Sánchez delivered a best single of 5.58 on his path to victory. Justin Barker rounded out the podium in third place with a 7.68 average. The duel between Sánchez and Chen carried through multiple brackets, underscoring how rivalries across the state and broader circuit push competitors to peak form under tournament conditions.

Chen answered back with absolute dominance in the 2x2x2 Cube final, capturing the title with an average of 1.17 and a blisteringly fast single of 0.80 across three rounds of play. Micah Heckerling took second place with a 1.51 mark, edging Sánchez into third at 1.54. The speed cubing in the shorter formats remained relentless all morning, offering no room for hesitation as margins shrank to hundredths of a second.

In the specialty events, Jared Stinson delivered an emphatic performance in Megaminx, winning with a 36.12 average and a round-best single of 33.08. Stinson established a commanding gap over Barker, who earned second with a 59.77 average, while Alex Bohac secured third place at 1:00.16. The 12-sided puzzle drew 32 entrants over two rounds, highlighting the depth of technical skill present in the field.

Jasper Wolfe-Tham proved untouchable in Clock, winning with an average of 3.62 and a single of 3.26 across two rounds featuring 41 competitors. Drake Denton Richard claimed second place with a 4.58 average, while Chen claimed his third podium placement of the day by securing third at 5.04. Keon Wilson took top honours in Pyraminx with a 2.28 average and a 1.67 single, holding off Bohac at 2.76 and Henry Schueneman at 3.49.

Beyond the championship battles, Middle Georgia Gives Thanks 2024 served as a launching pad for breakthrough personal milestones. Sidney Rett carved out a massive personal best of 1:34.96 in Megaminx, trimming 45 percent off their prior mark across four events. Ian Bae achieved a 3.74 personal best in Pyraminx, an improvement of 44.2 percent, while lowering their Megaminx best to 1:48.18 across a full five-event slate. David Rousey showed sharp progress with a 9.39 in Pyraminx, cutting their best by 42.4 percent, alongside a 12.89 in 2x2x2 Cube.

First-time achievements also stood out across the scorecards. Ethan Dockery made their debut WCA competition appearance, taking on four events and recording initial benchmarks of 3.18 in 2x2x2 Cube, 2:40.48 in Megaminx, and an 11.75 in 3x3x3 Cube for a 24th-place tournament finish. Robert Wilson took on their first ever attempt at Pyraminx to log an 8.00 mark, alongside a 20.39 in 3x3x3 Cube. Ethan Chen knocked 40.9 percent off their Pyraminx best with a 9.96, Mia Money dropped their 2x2x2 Cube best by 38.2 percent to 4.02, and Sawyer Adams improved their Pyraminx best by 37.3 percent to 3.88.

Every podium spot at the event was claimed by competitors representing the United States, showcasing a strong regional presence across all five categories. The efficient single-day schedule tested stamina and precision, demanding rapid transitions between mechanical styles and puzzle geometries in the Macon venue.

As the final timers stopped, Middle Georgia Gives Thanks 2024 left a distinct mark on the 2024 circuit, defined by fierce rivalries at the top of the table and career-best milestones across the roster. The cubing competition delivered tight finishes, versatile displays across multiple events, and a compelling standard of regional competition that sets up the next wave of tournaments.