Oredigger Fall CO 2025

Jack Bellomy delivered a commanding three-event sweep across a packed Saturday schedule, securing first-place finishes in 3x3x3 Cube, 4x4x4 Cube, and Pyraminx to lead the field at the Ben H. Parker Student Center. The single-day speedcubing tournament on November 22, 2025 brought 76 competitors to Golden, Colorado, USA for nine rounds of official action. While Bellomy set the pace at the top of the standings, the gathering offered a vibrant stage for first-time entrants stepping up to the timer for their very first official solves.

Stepping onto the floor at an official WCA competition for the first time brings a distinct mix of anticipation and precision. Unwrapping an official scoresheet, adjusting tension settings in the staging area, and facing the judge under tournament regulations marks a major milestone for any aspiring solver. Across the six disciplines offered in Golden, first-time participants made their presence felt immediately, translating hours of solitary practice on the Rubik's Cube into verified tournament marks on the official ledger.

Several competitors marked their career debuts by registering results across multiple formats during the tournament. Adrian Sanchez took on a comprehensive program of six separate events in their first official outing, highlighted by a 15th-place finish in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves alongside first-ever attempts of 5.71 seconds in 2x2x2 Cube, 36.91 seconds in 3x3x3 One-Handed, and 1:05.83 in the 4x4x4 Cube. Rowan Glossy tackled three disciplines in their first appearance, registering initial marks of 4.81 seconds on Pyraminx, 8.55 seconds on the 2x2x2, and 21.56 seconds on the classic 3x3x3. Ezekiel McMurphy logged a 7.55 in the 2x2x2 and 25.17 on the 3x3x3, while Keenan Manchester secured their first marks with a 21.89 in the 2x2x2 and 43.54 in the 3x3x3.

The progress across the floor went far beyond the debutants, as numerous returning competitors achieved massive personal milestones. Everett Hogan posted a 2x2x2 Cube mark of 2.10 seconds, cutting 71.4 percent off their previous best, while also logging a first official 4x4x4 Cube attempt of 1:50.64 and reaching 18th place. Forrest Khublal lowered their 4x4x4 mark to 55.52 seconds, improving by 54.7 percent, and recorded a first Pyraminx solve of 7.58 seconds for 23rd place. Anthony Grey achieved a 52 percent improvement on Pyraminx with a 6.69 single and posted a first 2x2x2 mark of 4.36 seconds, while Brendan Flynn reduced their 3x3x3 One-Handed best by 65 percent down to 17.67 seconds and placed 11th in 4x4x4 Cube.

In the premier event, the 3x3 results confirmed Bellomy as the standout performer of the weekend among 72 entrants. Bellomy took the title with a 7.59 winning average across the final round, highlighted by a best single of 6.67 seconds. Jack Roe secured the second step on the podium with an 8.42 average, while Evan Wilson claimed third place with an 8.83 average. The two rounds of 3x3x3 action showcased exceptional consistency among the region's elite speed cubing contenders throughout the afternoon.

Bellomy added two more victories across the schedule to complete a remarkable treble. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Bellomy paced 52 competitors with a winning average of 30.60 seconds, which included a tournament-best single of 27.26 seconds. Roe finished as the runner-up with a 31.21 average, and Wilson took third in 32.91 seconds. Bellomy returned to the table in the Pyraminx final, navigating two rounds among 56 entrants to capture first place with a 2.23 average and a 1.88 single, finishing ahead of Noah Gorski at 2.89 and Reid James Sungy at 3.43.

The remaining podium events produced thrilling contests of their own. The 2x2x2 Cube final featured the closest margin of the day, where Noah Gorski captured the victory with a 1.90 average, edging out Bryan B. Conrrado by a single hundredth of a second at 1.91, while Jude Doland finished third with a 2.12 average. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, Kian Cline topped a field of 46 competitors with a winning average of 13.93 seconds, leading Noah Wakefield at 15.75 and Evan Wilson at 16.20.

Strategic puzzle solving was on full display in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, where Reid James Sungy claimed top honors among 24 competitors by finding an efficient 25-move solution during the single-round contest. Raymos Castillo secured second place with 29 moves, and Kristina Lim earned third with 33 moves. Across all six events, United States competitors swept all 18 available podium positions during the tournament.

The successful conclusion of Oredigger Fall CO 2025 in Golden brought together seasoned champions and an energized class of newcomers in equal measure. From the precision solves at the top of the leaderboards to the breakthrough marks achieved by debut competitors across multiple puzzle types, the cubing competition highlighted the steady growth of the regional community as solvers turn their sights toward the next competitive season.