OKC Unorthodox Blocks Winter 2026

Jake Maddox set the standard in Oklahoma City with a commanding 9.47 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube, anchoring an absolute sweep of every podium spot by United States competitors. Hosted at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on February 7, 2026, the one-day gathering brought together 38 competitors across three fast-paced events. United States solvers locked out all nine available podium positions across the tournament, turning OKC Unorthodox Blocks Winter 2026 into a comprehensive showcase of domestic speedcubing talent.

The 3x3 results formed the centerpiece of the tournament schedule as 37 competitors tackled the classic Rubik's Cube over two rounds. Jake Maddox led the field through the final with his 9.47 mark, aided by a tournament-best single solve of 8.20 seconds. Marcus Kamen secured second place on the podium with a 10.02 average, while Kari Guthrie took third place with a solid 10.43 average to complete the all-American sweep of the premier event.

Jake Maddox doubled his gold medal haul in the 2x2x2 Cube, prevailing over a field of 34 competitors in a single decisive round. Maddox registered a winning average of 3.16 along with a 2.66 single to capture first place. The competition remained exceptionally tight at the top of the standings, as Kari Guthrie posted a 3.48 average for second place, bolstered by a blazing 1.51 single, while Marcus Kamen followed closely in third with a 3.55 average and a 2.71 single.

The 2x2x2 Cube event generated intense competition throughout the middle of the order, producing notable times across the board. Jeffrey Woolston placed fourth overall with an average of 3.74 and a single of 2.28. Cole Turner finished behind them with a 4.37 average, Weston Smoliak recorded a 4.45 average, Michael S. Lander turned in a 4.97 average, Ryker Wann put together a 5.09 average, Denham Ash achieved a 5.20 average, and Robbie Shimabukuro logged a 5.24 average.

In the Pyraminx, Marcus Kamen captured the top step of the podium with a brisk 2.65 winning average across the single round of 31 solvers. Kamen added the best single of the discipline with a 1.90 mark to outpace the rest of the bracket. Jeffrey Woolston secured second place on the strength of a 3.48 average, while Kari Guthrie earned their third podium visit of the day by placing third with a 4.07 average at OKC Unorthodox Blocks Winter 2026.

Beyond the top podium finishers, the tournament floor featured remarkable individual progress from competitors making major statistical leaps. Averi Barten completed three events and placed 12th in Pyraminx with a first ever attempt of 7.94, while also cutting their 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 5.90, which was 46.7 percent faster than their previous mark. Riff Nolasco improved their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 28.2 percent down to 18.44 and logged a Pyraminx debut of 10.49. Marty Clayton took on three events, posting a Pyraminx debut of 6.50 alongside a 25.1 percent improvement in 3x3x3 Cube to reach 16.91. Ryan Trader lowered their 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 5.79, an improvement of 42.3 percent, and took 27th place.

The momentum continued as Malachi Wike shaved 36.8 percent off their previous Pyraminx mark to record an 8.45 personal best and a 16th-place finish. Cash Holbrook registered a 34.9 percent improvement in the 2x2x2 Cube with a 5.26 personal best while contesting three events. Jack Norton took on three events and delivered a 10.72 in their first ever attempt at Pyraminx, while Deker Mansfield improved their Pyraminx personal best by 20.9 percent to finish with a 7.27. These breakthrough solves highlighted the depth of participation across every bracket.

The venue also welcomed several new faces into the official speed cubing scene, giving them their initial experience in a WCA competition setting. First-time competitors George Rapp, Ryan Lapiana, Kannon Nuckols, and Kolton Morris each tackled multi-event schedules at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, logging their maiden official results on the regional circuit. Their debuts reflected the steady local interest in competitive puzzling throughout Oklahoma.

With four rounds completed across three distinct puzzles, OKC Unorthodox Blocks Winter 2026 delivered an efficient and high-energy cubing competition in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. From the sharp Pyraminx execution of Marcus Kamen to the dual victories of Jake Maddox, the event highlighted the standard of play across the region. As the 2026 calendar unfolds, the local community moves forward with proven podium contenders and a growing roster of improving solvers.