SacQuiet Fall 2026

Graham Siggins delivered a commanding display in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind by successfully solving 56 of 64 cubes in 1:00:02 to secure the top step of the podium. That performance set the benchmark for an intense single-day meeting staged at a Private Residence in North Highlands, California, USA on September 19, 2026. Across four specialist disciplines, the gathering brought together competitors representing the United States, China, the Philippines, and Australia in a tight clash of regional expertise and deep mental focus.

The broader cubing competition highlighted intense regional rivalries across blindfolded solving and efficiency events. With the United States claiming 11 podium spots, the Philippines earning 2, China taking 2, and Australia securing 1, the leaderboard reflected a battle between domestic favorites and determined international challengers. The quiet atmosphere demanded complete concentration, as solvers tackled high-stakes disciplines where a single misplaced turn or memory slip can invalidate an entire attempt.

In 4x4x4 Blindfolded, the United States dominated the top placements, led once again by Graham Siggins. Siggins claimed first place with a rapid single time of 2:01.27, demonstrating rapid execution alongside precise memorization. Cary Huang of the United States followed in second place with a time of 4:28.57, while Luis Gabriel Magadia of the Philippines rounded out the podium in third place at 5:21.90, holding off the rest of the field in a hard-fought contest.

The 5x5x5 Blindfolded event proved to be the ultimate test of endurance and memory, producing a dramatic international triumph. Luis Gabriel Magadia of the Philippines stood alone as the only competitor to record a successful solve, taking the victory with a time of 20:50.00. Fellow competitors Sebastian Outh-Aut of Australia, Will Callan of the United States, Jacob Marinas of the United States, Graham Siggins of the United States, Aria Querubin of the United States, and Bowen Deng of China all recorded DNF results in their attempts.

Away from the top steps of the podium, SacQuiet Fall 2026 provided an important proving ground for dedicated solvers tackling challenging disciplines. Michael Terrell took on his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, recording an impressive single of 25 moves to secure a best finish of 9th place in the event. Robert Alan Marks entered one event during the competition and achieved a best finish of 6th place in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Daniel Cho competed in one event, securing a 13th-place finish in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, while Goodwin Liu took on one event and delivered an 8th-place finish in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind.

The depth of the field continued to show across the individual rankings as seasoned speedcubing veterans tested their skills. Emmett O'Leary-Liu took on 2 events at the competition and earned a best finish of 9th in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind. Young He entered 1 event and walked away with a 10th-place finish in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Chris Martin entered 1 event, finishing in 8th place in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, while Jason Ostdiek took on 2 events across the schedule and secured a best finish of 5th in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind.

The efficiency discipline of 3x3x3 Fewest Moves brought another close finish among the frontrunners. Calvin Nielson of the United States captured first place with an average of 28.00 moves, narrowly edging out fellow countryman Will Callan, who finished second with a 28.67 average. Graham Siggins completed the American sweep of the podium by securing third place with an average of 33.33 moves, adding another medal to his weekend tally in the classic Rubik's Cube variant.

In the 3x3x3 Multi-Blind event, Siggins faced stiff pressure from an international contingent. China's Bowen Deng claimed second place by successfully solving 9 out of 10 cubes in 59:28, demonstrating remarkable consistency under the strict time limit. Cary Huang of the United States earned third place with a 7/8 result in 34:42, capping off an extraordinary display of speed cubing memory disciplines on the national stage.

With 4 distinct events completed in a single action-packed day, this WCA competition delivered memorable head-to-head battles across every bracket. From the complex 3x3 results in the fewest moves challenge to the intense memory marathons, SacQuiet Fall 2026 showcased the highest level of focus and tactical precision from every participant in North Highlands as the 2026 season rolled forward.