Minnesota Slice 2025

Brian Johnson set the standard at the Eagan Community Center by claiming the 3x3x3 Cube title with a decisive 6.73 winning average and a best single solve of 5.92 seconds. The display topped an immense lineup of 87 competitors who battled through two pressure-filled rounds in the premier event. Beyond that marquee win, the single-day gathering in Eagan, Minnesota, USA on June 15, 2025, tested a packed roster of 89 entrants across six demanding events and eleven rounds. Reaching any final round demanded relentless consistency amidst an exceptionally dense pool of talent.

The 3x3 results underscored just how slim the margins were at Minnesota Slice 2025. Carter Kucala secured the runner-up position on the podium with a solid 7.92 average, holding off Ivan ThanhDanh Duong, who locked up third place at 8.02 seconds. In a classic Rubik's Cube bracket where dozens of entrants posted rapid marks, navigating the preliminary stage required top form. Nathan Phillips delivered an impressive 6.27 single and 7.79 average, while Nathan Rahn logged a 6.19 single and 7.83 average, demonstrating the sheer depth pushing the frontrunners throughout the afternoon.

Johnson was not done with his masterclass, returning to the stage to claim top honors in Square-1 across three grueling rounds. Outlasting 37 challengers, Johnson posted a winning average of 6.25 seconds, powered by a rapid 5.41 single. Rahn took the second step on the podium with an average of 7.47, while Joseph Ong secured third place with an 8.43 mark. The precision required for the shifting geometric puzzle made Johnson's dual-championship performance one of the defining highlights of the entire speedcubing schedule.

In Pyraminx, Simon Kellum dominated a field of 65 competitors to secure the title with an astonishing 1.81 average, punctuated by a best single of 1.54 seconds. Kellum edged out Rahn, who collected another silver podium spot with a 2.10 mark, while Kucala rounded out the top three at 2.37 seconds. Meanwhile, Tyler Robinson proved unbeatable on the twelve-sided Megaminx, navigating two rounds against 42 competitors to win with a 37.83 average and a 36.28 single. Carl Overbye finished second with 43.15, followed by Johnson in third at 47.78.

The big cubes and specialty events delivered their own dramatic finishes at Minnesota Slice 2025. Nathan Phillips captured the 7x7x7 Cube championship, managing the massive puzzle across a single round of 32 competitors to record a winning average of 2:37.23 and a standout 2:07.58 single. Tyler Johnson pressed closely to take second place in 2:38.96, while Walker Welch claimed third in 2:50.98. In 3x3x3 Blindfolded, Andy Wong relied on swift memorization and flawless execution to take the win among 25 entrants with a single of 21.93, besting Kucala at 38.59 and Elliott Perkins at 49.11.

Beyond the podium battles, the floor buzzed with monumental milestones from competitors making massive personal breakthroughs. Fletcher Coggins tackled five events, slicing 52.6 percent off his Square-1 best with a new mark of 41.45 and dropping his 3x3x3 Cube time by 25.9 percent down to 15.73, while also logging a first ever attempt at Megaminx in 2:05.16. Maddox Schaar cut his standard cube personal best by 41.1 percent to 19.65 and notched a first attempt in Pyraminx at 7.82. Michael Hager surged forward by dropping 44.5 percent off his 3x3x3 mark to reach 16.17 and improved his Pyraminx single by 23 percent to 8.49. Brooks Nelsen registered a first attempt in Square-1 at 47.08 while slashing his Megaminx best by 40.6 percent to 2:06.80.

The spirit of this cubing competition was equally visible among newcomers taking on unfamiliar disciplines. Taylor Yu cut his 3x3x3 best by 37.6 percent to 27.04 while logging debut attempts in Pyraminx at 21.06 and Megaminx at 4:52.56. Thomas Noah dropped his 3x3x3 best by 36.1 percent to 22.04 and delivered his first official Pyraminx solve in 8.79. Austin Sabers entered five events, cutting his Square-1 record by 40.2 percent down to 19.63 and setting a new 3x3x3 best of 12.49. Oleksandr Tovpeko took part in their first WCA competition, competing across four disciplines and recording initial official marks of 17.74 in the 3x3x3 Cube, 9.85 in Pyraminx, and 7:21.55 in the 7x7x7 Cube.

As the day wound down, the relentless pace of Minnesota Slice 2025 highlighted the rising technical standard across the regional speed cubing community in 2025. Every final round demanded peak focus, with dozens of athletes posting lifetime bests amidst the heavy competition. From seasoned champions collecting hardware to debutants setting their first official marks, the tournament offered a comprehensive showcase of talent and stamina. The memories and records established in Eagan set a vibrant benchmark as competitors look ahead to the next chapter of the season.