Midwest Cubing Classic 2025

The competition floor inside the Baird Center was a constant flurry of turning puzzles, timer displays, and focused concentration. Solvers of all experience levels took their seats across the staging area, adjusting mats and testing tension before each official attempt. The single-day gathering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA on April 6, 2025 brought together 72 competitors across two classic disciplines. Beyond the race for the podium, the atmosphere reflected a shared ambition among entrants aiming to surpass their previous career marks.

The Midwest Cubing Classic 2025 delivered an impressive display of rapid progress and steady execution. While top-tier hardware and technique were on display at the front tables, the broader field pushed the overall standard higher. Across three rounds of action, competitors proved that personal growth remains the central driving force in modern speedcubing, turning hours of practice into concrete milestones on the official stage.

A major story of the weekend unfolded through notable individual breakthroughs across the running order. Joseph Casiquez delivered one of the steepest drops of the day, logging a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 24.09 seconds, which was 47 percent faster than his previous mark of 45.43, while also completing his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 4.70 seconds. Sawyer McLamb improved his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 42.2 percent to 31.37 seconds and trimmed his 2x2x2 Cube best to 5.99 seconds, placing 17th. Austin Leung cut 38.5 percent off his 2x2x2 Cube best with an 8.53-second single, while Fletcher Coggins recorded a 5.30-second personal best in the same event, improving by 37.8 percent to finish 16th.

That momentum continued through the rest of the roster as solvers tackled new challenges. Lennox Quinn dropped his 2x2x2 Cube record by 32.4 percent to 3.51 seconds for a 13th-place finish and improved his 3x3x3 Cube best to 22.35 seconds. Noah Leung of Canada registered a 3.89-second personal best in the 2x2x2 Cube, an improvement of 33.4 percent that carried him to 18th place. Julian Nelsestuen posted an initial 2x2x2 Cube mark of 11.93 seconds and lowered his 3x3x3 Cube best by 20.6 percent to 32.48 seconds. Taking the floor at his first WCA competition, Dev Walsh handled two events, achieving a best finish of 31st in 2x2x2 Cube with a 6.59-second single alongside an 18.11-second 3x3x3 Cube debut.

The 2x2x2 Cube event gathered 55 competitors for a fast-paced single round where precise execution was required on every solve. Brian Johnson led the standings with commanding speed, winning the event on an average of 1.35 seconds to secure first place. His series included a best single of 1.33 seconds, setting the benchmark for the field in the shortest format on the schedule.

The remaining podium spots in the 2x2x2 Cube were fiercely contested among United States competitors. Carter Kucala secured second place with an average of 1.91 seconds, keeping pressure on the lead. Simon Kellum rounded out the top three by posting an average of 2.71 seconds, ensuring a sweep of all three podium steps for the host nation in the event.

The 3x3x3 Cube, the traditional Rubik's Cube headliner, drew all 72 entrants across two complete rounds. Brian Johnson once again controlled the final, topping the 3x3 results with a winning average of 6.91 seconds. Johnson also logged the best single solve of the entire discipline at 5.69 seconds, capturing his second championship of the weekend in dominant fashion.

Behind Johnson in the final 3x3x3 Cube round, Zeke Mackay claimed the runner-up spot with a solid 7.10-second average. Carter Kucala returned to the podium once more to earn third place with a 7.54-second mark. All six podium positions awarded across the Midwest Cubing Classic 2025 went to United States contenders, closing out an energetic day of speed cubing in the Midwest.

From the first inspection period to the decisive solves of the afternoon, this cubing competition showcased sharp technique and measurable self-improvement. The 2025 gathering in Milwaukee concluded with dozens of individual milestones, setting a positive baseline for every participant as they look ahead to their next training cycle.