OH Alright Mini-sota 2025

A winning average of 12.54 seconds capped a sharp display of single-handed turning as Andy Wong locked up the primary title at OH Alright Mini-sota 2025. Held on March 16, 2025, the compact gathering brought 15 competitors to the tables at RCL – Maplewood in Maplewood, Minnesota, USA. Across two rounds in the one-handed discipline and a high-stakes multi-blind round, the event packed intense drama into a focused schedule. With standard speedcubing formats pushing competitors to stay steady across every attempt, Wong delivered when the pressure peaked.

The 3x3x3 One-Handed final boiled down to execution across five attempts, where every fraction of a second mattered. Wong established the benchmark for the weekend by producing a best single solve of 10.82 seconds to accompany his 12.54 winning average. The field of 14 competitors in the event chased hard, but Wong kept his counting times low to lock down the victory on his final solves. His consistent execution kept him clear of the chasing pack throughout the concluding round of the competition.

Behind the champion, the race for the remaining podium steps demanded razor-sharp consistency. Joseph Ong put together a controlled set of solves to claim second place with an average of 18.83 seconds. Kaius Young rounded out the top three by posting an average of 20.31 seconds. Both chasers stayed in contention across the final phase, illustrating how a focused cubing competition tests resolve when margins are slim. For local fans tracking regional 3x3 results, the one-handed final delivered top-tier execution from start to finish.

Beyond the speed disciplines, the mental endurance of 3x3x3 Multi-Blind challenged seven competitors in a single, grueling round. Jason Hammerman navigated the complex memory requirements to take first place, successfully solving 16 of 23 cubes within the one-hour limit in 1:00:00. Memorizing multiple puzzles before donning a blindfold requires absolute precision, and Hammerman managed his time cleanly to earn the top spot on the podium at OH Alright Mini-sota 2025.

The multi-blind podium saw Kaius Young earn a second medal of the day, securing second place by successfully solving 9 out of 10 cubes in 55:43. Nolan Wayman captured third place with a flawless run, finishing 5 out of 5 cubes in 45:11. Further down the roster, Joseph Ong solved 2 out of 2 cubes in 18:15, while Andrew Surine put points on the board with 7 out of 14 cubes in 1:00:00. The discipline showcased the deep strategic calculations involved in balancing speed against memorization accuracy.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across the day. Joza Tlusty delivered the largest relative personal best of the weekend, cutting their 3x3x3 One-Handed mark to 27.98 seconds, which was 60.9 percent faster than their previous best of 1:11.64, on the way to a 9th-place finish. Wendell Gundy also made a massive leap, improving by 38.8 percent with a new personal best of 36.74 seconds. Alec Jordan took 30.9 percent off their previous best to record a 30.07 single. Ethan Jacob dropped their personal best by 27 percent down to 25.31 seconds, finishing in 5th place.

Other competitors also made notable personal progress across the day in Maplewood. Elise Edstrom took on 3x3x3 One-Handed for the first time in official competition, logging an initial mark of 43.35 seconds along with a 45.19 average. Zach Calin finished 4th in 3x3x3 One-Handed while trimming 18.2 percent off their personal best with a 17.28 single. Jonah Boisclair took on two events, placing 6th in one-handed solving while lowering their personal record by 18.1 percent to 25.66 seconds. Lisa Kucala improved her one-handed best to 44.71 seconds, marking a 6 percent personal improvement during the contest.

The official WCA competition concluded with all six available podium spots claimed by competitors representing the USA. Over the course of three rounds, OH Alright Mini-sota 2025 proved that a streamlined two-event card provides plenty of excitement for both speed cubing specialists and blindfolded practitioners. From standard Rubik's Cube variants to complex multi-cube memory feats, the Maplewood gathering highlighted the dedication of regional solvers as they continue their competitive campaigns.

As the tables were cleared at RCL – Maplewood, the single-day showcase left a trail of personal breakthroughs and sharp marks. Andy Wong and Jason Hammerman walked away with the top honors of OH Alright Mini-sota 2025, but the event belonged equally to every competitor who pushed their limits against the clock. The focused atmosphere in Maplewood demonstrated the enduring appeal of specialized tournament formats on the regional calendar.