Side Events in the Swamp LA 2025

Inside Graceworks Church, the focused rhythm of turning plastic and clicking timers set the tone for an action-packed day of non-traditional solving. The venue provided an intimate, energetic environment where competitors gathered over specialized puzzles, away from the standard main-stage spotlight. Every table buzzed with activity across the single-day schedule, creating a tight-knit community atmosphere that defined Side Events in the Swamp LA 2025.

Held in Prairieville, Louisiana, USA on May 3, 2025, the gathering brought together 17 competitors tackling a program of five distinct puzzles. With 12 rounds contested throughout the day, the cubing competition bypassed the classic Rubik's Cube main bracket entirely, offering an alternative platform where non-standard formats took center stage. Fans tracking general 3x3 results found instead a showcase of dexterity across events like Megaminx, Pyraminx, Skewb, Clock, and Square-1.

The Clock event delivered dramatic outcomes as Everett Flott claimed the top spot with a winning average of 4.74 seconds alongside a best single of 3.74 seconds. Gunner Engelsman followed in second place with a 5.99 average, while Peyton Tumy rounded out the podium in third with 7.89. Tumy had already made a major statement in Pyraminx, capturing first place with a 3.35 winning average after delivering a 2.26 single across three competitive rounds.

Flott continued a busy day on the podium across multiple events, finishing second in Pyraminx with a 4.07 average ahead of Seth Talbot, who took third in 4.99 seconds. In Megaminx, Dylan Miller put on a dominant display, winning the two-round contest with an average of 37.32 seconds and securing the fastest single mark of 35.41 seconds. Flott secured second place in Megaminx with a 54.14 average, while Jacob Russell placed third at 58.43.

Beyond the podium finishes, the real story of Side Events in the Swamp LA 2025 emerged through substantial individual milestones across the field. Jude S. Porter achieved a massive personal best in Pyraminx with a mark of 7.00 seconds, shaving 36.6 percent off their previous best and finishing eighth. Jax Cressend took on four events, dropping their Skewb best by 28.4 percent to 4.63 seconds, improving their Megaminx mark by 27.1 percent to 2:34.67, and lowering their Clock best by 17.6 percent to 17.93 seconds while placing ninth in Skewb. Jeremy Falanga cut 32.1 percent off their Clock personal best with a time of 22.65 seconds and established a Skewb personal best of 16.88 seconds.

The personal milestones continued as Carter Stoneham improved their Pyraminx personal best to 9.87 seconds, an improvement of 4.1 percent. Bradley Parker entered four events and finished seventh in Clock with a personal best single of 12.32 seconds. Evan Smith stepped up in three disciplines, earning a seventh-place finish in Skewb. Jazer Farley made their first WCA competition appearance, competing in five events, finishing fifth in Skewb, and recording first-ever official attempts in Megaminx at 1:25.38, Skewb at 5.55, and Square-1 at 31.86. Matthew Hibbard also embraced their first official appearance, taking on two events during the weekend.

Square-1 action at Side Events in the Swamp LA 2025 featured sharp execution, with Gunner Engelsman taking first place behind a winning average of 11.34 seconds and a single of 8.63 seconds. RJ Gohn earned second place with an average of 12.71 seconds, edging Flott, who took third place at 12.75. The technical demands of the puzzle made for one of the closest podium battles of the entire day.

The Skewb contest concluded the multi-round battles with Ordway Persyn clinching the title, posting a winning average of 5.28 seconds and a best single of 4.68 seconds over three rounds of competition. Tumy took second place with a 5.46 average, narrowly ahead of Gohn, who recorded 5.72 for third. The tight margins highlighted the high level of speedcubing precision present throughout the venue.

With all fifteen podium positions earned by competitors representing the USA, the event stood as a compelling demonstration of dedicated speed cubing across specialized formats. Side Events in the Swamp LA 2025 illustrated the depth of talent within the regional circuit, setting a high standard of precision as competitors look ahead to the next phase of the racing calendar.