Panhandling for Cubes Oklahoma 2026

Casey Ngo swept through four different finals in a dominant showing at Panhandling for Cubes Oklahoma 2026, capturing the top step across four distinct puzzle categories in Goodwell, Oklahoma, USA. Beyond the fierce race against the clock at Oklahoma State Panhandle University on May 30, 2026, the one-day gathering captured the welcoming spirit of the speedcubing community. Solvers spent time comparing techniques, trading setup advice between rounds, and following action across 12 scheduled rounds of play in an environment where shared enthusiasm defined every stage of the meeting.

The tournament attracted a dedicated roster of 15 competitors taking part in a full slate of 6 events. For those present at this WCA competition, the competition floor served as a hub of encouragement and mutual support. Side events and rotational puzzles gave everyone a full day of action, allowing participants to share solving hardware and talk through unfamiliar algorithms. This camaraderie set a positive, engaging tone across the venue from the morning scrambles through to the late afternoon final rounds.

In the main 3x3x3 Cube event, the 3x3 results came down to a thrilling finish between the field's top contenders. Casey Ngo took first place with an average of 8.53 seconds along with a sharp single of 6.75 seconds. Sean Janzen pushed hard through the second round, securing second place with an 8.61 average, while Tristan Patrick earned third place with a mark of 9.43 seconds. The tight margins at the top table underscored the deep concentration required on the classic Rubik's Cube.

Ngo continued to build on that success in the smaller twisty puzzles, securing a win in the 2x2x2 Cube with an average of 3.05 seconds and a best single of 2.64 seconds. Sebastian Bruno Beltran finished close behind in second place with a 3.16 average, while Brendon Hatfield claimed the third podium spot at 3.43 seconds. Hatfield soon found his own victory in Skewb, taking first place with an average of 4.41 seconds, ahead of Beltran in second at 5.41 seconds and Patrick in third at 6.92 seconds.

Beyond the podium battles, significant milestones highlighted the weekend for solvers pushing their boundaries. Adler Ball tackled 6 events at the competition, achieving a 10th-place finish in 3x3x3 Cube, recording a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 2:51.51, logging a first ever attempt at Skewb of 9.84, and posting a 4x4x4 Cube personal best of 1:33.68 that was 36.7 percent faster than their previous mark. Julia Janzen took on 4 events, placing 9th in Pyraminx, making a first ever attempt at Skewb in 11.50 seconds, while setting a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.60 seconds to improve by 34.2 percent and a Pyraminx personal best of 5.62 seconds, which was 20.4 percent faster.

Denham Ash entered 5 events, achieving an 8th-place result in Pyraminx while cutting their 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 2.40 seconds, a 16.1 percent improvement, alongside a Pyraminx personal best of 5.46 seconds that was 7.6 percent faster. Dan Smith brought extensive experience over 5 events, earning a best finish of 6th place in 5x5x5 Cube. Brantley Chancey completed their first WCA competition across 4 events, recording a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 37.41, a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 2:09.82, and a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 12.44 seconds. Leonard Beltran also took the competition floor for the very first time, logging a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 1:28.83.

Big cube events highlighted the afternoon schedule with impressive performances across multiple layers. Casey Ngo took the 4x4x4 Cube title with a 32.40 winning average and a single of 29.75 seconds, finishing ahead of Tristan Patrick at 33.08 seconds and Michael S. Lander at 37.99 seconds. Ngo added a fourth gold in the 5x5x5 Cube, finishing with an average of 58.51 seconds and a fast single of 53.16 seconds, while Patrick took second place with a time of 1:04.43 and Lander placed third at 1:18.03.

Pyraminx brought its own brand of speed cubing precision to the stage as Jeffrey Woolston claimed the title with an average of 2.86 seconds and the single of the event at 2.52 seconds. Brendon Hatfield earned second place with an average of 4.18 seconds, while Luke Janzen rounded out the podium positions with a 4.86 average. Solvers gathered around the final tables to witness the rapid turning and light-touch execution required for the tetrahedral puzzle.

As Panhandling for Cubes Oklahoma 2026 came to an end, the United States competitors celebrated a complete sweep of all 18 podium positions across the six featured events. The cubing competition showcased both high-level execution and the supportive relationships that unite competitors across all skill levels. With another successful event concluded in the panhandle region, solvers left Goodwell carrying new milestones, shared memories, and sharp focus for the next season of speedcubing.