More Cubing with the Cougars WV 2025
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All results- 3x3x3 CubeChloe Gu7.67
- 2x2x2 CubeZayn Khanani1.11
- 5x5x5 CubeSanzhar Beisembayev55.17
- 7x7x7 CubeAubrey Trace2:44.91
- 3x3x3 BlindfoldedLiam Chen18.71
- 3x3x3 One-HandedBrayden Adams12.46
- MegaminxDeclan Wilhelm34.83
- SkewbZayn Khanani1.79
- Square-1Hassan Khanani6.22
- 3x3x3 Multi-BlindLiam Chen24/30 in 1:00:00
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Competition recap
A written summary of More Cubing with the Cougars WV 2025, generated from the official results on this page.
Sprint Specialists Deliver Fast Finishes at More Cubing with the Cougars WV 2025English
A blistering 1.11 second winning average on the 2x2x2 Cube by Zayn Khanani set an emphatic standard at Jefferson High School during More Cubing with the Cougars WV 2025. Across two rounds of short puzzle sprints, Khanani set the pace with a best single of 0.89 seconds, leading a 2x2 podium that featured Wesley Chase at 2.27 seconds and Aubrey Trace at 2.45 seconds. The explosive performance captured the tempo of the entire speedcubing gathering in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, USA, where fast turn rates defined the August 2 to August 3 weekend in 2025.
The premier 3x3x3 Cube event maintained that rapid momentum across three full rounds of action. Chloe Gu claimed the title with a tournament winning average of 7.67 seconds, highlighted by a sharp 5.81 single. The final round turned into a three-way sprint, with Fiona Bao securing second place with a 7.70 average and Zayn Khanani taking third place with a 7.74 mark. The tight cluster at the top of the 3x3 results demonstrated the depth of the 91 competitor field tackling the traditional Rubik's Cube.
The 2025 tournament gathered 96 competitors for 17 rounds across 10 distinct events, showcasing versatility across multiple disciplines. Beyond the standard speed events, Liam Chen commanded the blindfolded category, winning the 3x3x3 Blindfolded title with an 18.71 single over Jacob Tucker and Roberto Carcamo. Chen added a victory in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind by successfully resolving 24 out of 30 cubes in exactly one hour, placing ahead of Miles Greco with 16 out of 20 and Currin Wilson with a flawless 9 out of 9.
Short format precision carried into the Skewb event, where Zayn Khanani collected another gold medal with an average of 1.79 seconds and a top single of 1.29. In the 3x3x3 One-Handed competition, Brayden Adams earned the victory with an average of 12.46 seconds, finishing ahead of Zayn Khanani at 13.69 and Hassan Khanani at 14.00. Hassan Khanani found the top step of the podium in Square-1, taking first place with an average of 6.22 seconds and a single of 4.47.
Big puzzle events demanded endurance alongside speed during the long weekend schedule. Sanzhar Beisembayev secured first place in the 5x5x5 Cube with an average of 55.17 seconds, edging out Fiona Bao at 57.13 and Aubrey Trace at 58.22. Trace stepped up to claim victory in the 7x7x7 Cube with an average of 2:44.91, while Declan Wilhelm proved unmatched on the Megaminx, securing top honors with a 34.83 average ahead of Xavier Ye and William Klauer.
Beyond the podium battles, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones in their personal progressions. Grayson Hoffman took on a massive schedule of nine events, which included a 19th place finish in Square-1 and maiden official attempts on the 7x7x7 Cube in 7:39.24, the 5x5x5 Cube in 2:00.99, and the Megaminx in 2:41.87. Tobin Chen cut down personal bests dramatically, improving a 3x3x3 Cube single by 50.9 percent to 13.77 seconds and recording a first official 2x2x2 Cube result of 7.18. Vince Hyder registered a 50.6 percent cut on Skewb down to 6.60 seconds alongside personal bests of 5.41 on 2x2x2 and 17.83 on 3x3x3. Sriram Bhamidipati improved a Square-1 best by 47.2 percent to 22.84, recorded a 2:15.68 on 5x5x5, and completed an initial Megaminx attempt in 3:19.61.
The personal achievements continued across different stages of the schedule. Jackson Whitaker improved his Skewb best by 47 percent to 6.62 seconds while registering maiden attempts of 1:38.44 on 5x5x5 and 1:39.65 on Megaminx. Conor Mays logged nine events, securing an 18th place finish in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a maiden time of 4:24.47 while taking 36.1 percent off a Skewb mark to 9.40 and 35.3 percent off a Square-1 mark to 15.02. Aarush Paladhi posted an initial 2x2x2 time of 3.85 seconds and a Megaminx mark of 3:27.15 while shaving 30.2 percent off his Skewb personal best down to 9.42. Lukas Tetteh took on six events, finishing with a 12.9 percent reduction on One-Handed to 39.67 alongside initial competition marks on Skewb and 5x5x5.
The overall efficiency of the WCA competition was reflected in the consistent flow of heats across the Jefferson High School venue. Speed cubing enthusiasts and regional solvers logged 30 total podium placements across the full roster of events. More Cubing with the Cougars WV 2025 concluded as a comprehensive demonstration of sprint solving and puzzle mastery, setting a high standard for future regional meets.