Ohio State Fall 2025

Fifty-five competitors assembled on October 5, 2025, bringing high-stakes action across 11 rounds of play to Columbus, Ohio, USA. Staged at the Ohio Union, Ohio State Fall 2025 delivered a packed one-day schedule featuring four distinct events. The lineup challenged participants with varied disciplines ranging from the mechanical intricacies of Clock to the heavy endurance demanded by the 6x6x6 Cube, attracting dedicated cubers eager to test their solving speed against the clock.

The morning schedule opened the speedcubing proceedings with preliminary heats across multiple puzzle categories. As the first rounds unfolded, athletes in the classic Rubik's Cube division began setting the pace for what would become an intense race to the finals. With 54 contenders starting in the main event, consistency was paramount across the early stages, while specialists in the 6x6x6 Cube and Clock pushed through initial brackets to secure spots in the later stages.

As the afternoon progressed, Luke Garrett established himself as a dominant presence in multiple arenas. Garrett captured the top spot in Clock, finishing three rounds of competition with a winning average of 4.92 seconds after posting a tournament-best single of 3.19 seconds. Evan Brown secured the second-place spot on the Clock podium with an average of 5.96 seconds, while Jack Hamilton finished third with a mark of 6.22 seconds, completing an all-American top three.

Garrett extended his winning form into the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, navigating three full rounds among 36 entrants to take first place with a winning average of 9.69 seconds and a standout single of 7.48 seconds. Nolan Wood took second place on the podium with a 12.52-second average, and Brayden Adams earned third place at 13.47 seconds. The one-handed event tested fingertip dexterity and grip control under intense tournament conditions.

Beyond the championship battles, several athletes delivered remarkable breakthroughs throughout the day. Joseph Miller cut his previous 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 48.2 percent down to 20.48 seconds. Aiden Feinberg recorded big milestones across three events, lowering his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 40.5 percent to 13.47 seconds, his 3x3x3 One-Handed time by 37.2 percent to 25.33 seconds, and his Clock mark by 27.7 percent to 10.85 seconds. Matt Cosslett improved his 3x3x3 Cube best by 25.5 percent to 32.04 seconds while also taking his first ever attempt at Clock with a time of 33.05 seconds. Siyi Li took on three events, completing a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 4:45.88, dropping their 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best by 23.9 percent to 37.92 seconds, and recording a 12.31-second personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube.

The timeline of personal progress continued with Zayn Albeiroti registering a first ever attempt at Clock in 38.22 seconds and improving his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 16.4 percent to 16.82 seconds. Dexter Lenz took on four events, producing a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 4:53.83, an improved 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 18.12 seconds, and a Clock personal best of 14.18 seconds. Calvin Westley logged a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with 1:41.96 alongside a 34.14-second 3x3x3 Cube personal best. Isaac Bohne made his debut at his first WCA competition, tackling four events with first attempts of 1:23.06 in 3x3x3 One-Handed, 10.76 in Clock, and 5:35.40 in the 6x6x6 Cube.

The 6x6x6 Cube final brought the big puzzle competition to a dramatic close over two rounds featuring 32 entrants. Jack Pfeifer secured victory with a winning average of 1:23.71, supported by a rapid best single of 1:22.54. Luke Garrett finished in the runner-up position with an average of 1:29.25, while Dylan Cossin rounded out the podium in third place with a time of 1:40.97, completing a high-level display of speed cubing efficiency.

The day concluded with the decisive 3x3 results in the main division. Brayden Adams took first place with a winning average of 7.63 seconds and the day's fastest single solve of 5.42 seconds. Aaron Feng followed closely in second place with an 8.12-second average, while Jack Pfeifer claimed third place at 8.26 seconds. The final solves closed out an eventful cubing competition as Ohio State Fall 2025 concluded its full schedule of championship rounds.

Reflecting a total of 12 podium spots earned across four disciplines, the gathering highlighted the depth of regional talent. From first-time competitors stepping up to the timing mat to seasoned winners executing rapid solves under pressure, Ohio State Fall 2025 demonstrated the energy of modern competitive solving as participants look forward to the next stops on the circuit.