Texoma Sunrise 2026

Twenty competitors assembled in Sherman, Texas, USA for Texoma Sunrise 2026 on July 17, 2026, engaging in a compact yet exceptionally competitive gathering hosted at the First United Bank venue. Across four distinct events and six scheduled rounds, the field depth turned every progression into a rigorous battle. Solvers navigating the bracket found little room for error, as seasoned contenders and ambitious specialists contested each advancement. The focused scale of the tournament ensured that every round carried immediate consequences, putting speedcubing precision on full display.

The multi-stage events proved especially demanding, with narrow margins separating those who advanced from those whose day ended early. In Square-1, fifteen starters vied for positions across two rounds, leaving no margin for hesitation among solvers pushing for the final podium. The Megaminx bracket saw eighteen entrants fighting through preliminary heats, producing high-level turn speed and disciplined execution. With a schedule free of conventional 3x3 results, the focus shifted entirely to specialised puzzles, drawing out versatile competitors prepared to handle distinct mechanical challenges under standard WCA competition regulations.

Ryan Pilat mounted an exceptional campaign across the single-day gathering, securing three separate event victories to lead the overall medal haul. In Square-1, Pilat set the standard with a winning average of 6.78 seconds, highlighted by a best single solve of 5.83 seconds across the two rounds. Alejandro Kolster Passos of Argentina claimed the runner-up position with a 10.30 average, while Cole Dugger took third place with a 10.68 mark. The technical demands of the puzzle tested shape-shifting control, with Pilat establishing a decisive lead from the opening turn.

Pilat extended his winning form into the 5x5x5 Cube, where seventeen competitors took on the single-round showdown. Navigating complex edge parities and centre-building efficiency, Pilat locked up the top spot with a 49.93 average and a best single of 47.02. Kari Guthrie secured second place with an average of 59.49 seconds, narrowly edging out Casey Ngo, who completed the podium in 1:00.10. The dense middle tier of the bracket saw several solvers finishing within seconds of one another, illustrating the formidable depth across the big-cube roster.

The blindfolded discipline presented a stark test of memory and spatial recall for the six competitors entered in the single round of 3x3x3 Blindfolded. Memorising the piece layouts before donning the blindfold, Ryan Pilat produced a winning single of 21.18 seconds despite a final average registered as DNF. Abhinav Agarwal captured second place on the podium with a successful single of 53.93 seconds, while Evan Deskins took third position with a time of 1:36.90. The mental discipline required in the event capped a versatile showing for Pilat across drastically different formats.

Megaminx delivered the day's closest contest between top seeds across two full rounds of twelve-sided turning. Maddox Smith claimed the championship title with a winning average of 37.66 seconds, supported by a round-best single solve of 33.68 seconds. Tyler Gee pressed the leader closely throughout the final round to finish second with a 40.98 average, while Ryan Pilat rounded out the top three with an average of 41.51. The event required rapid recognition across dozens of colour alignments, rewarding steady pace management through long solve sequences.

Beyond the podium battles, Texoma Sunrise 2026 provided a stage for remarkable breakthroughs throughout the lower rounds. Trishan Reddy Katamreddy delivered major drops across four entered events, cutting his 3x3x3 Blindfolded best to 1:40.69 for a 59.5 percent improvement, trimming his Square-1 mark by 32.5 percent to 12.67, and lowering his Megaminx personal best to 50.74. Divit Vats achieved a 2:26.81 in 5x5x5 Cube to improve by 23.4 percent alongside an 11.4 percent Megaminx drop to 1:55.05. Shriansh Jha logged a first attempt at Megaminx with 2:57.41 and dropped his 5x5x5 Cube mark by 16.4 percent to 3:07.46, while AJ Le improved his Megaminx best by 14.5 percent to 53.04.

The progress continued across the scorecards as Awiral Kumar Jha took on four events, recording initial official marks of 47.15 in Square-1 and 2:42.91 in 5x5x5 Cube while improving his Megaminx time to 1:23.06 for a 3.9 percent gain. Kori Baker cut her Megaminx personal record by 10.9 percent to 58.50 and trimmed her 5x5x5 Cube best to 2:41.49. In their first career appearances, Jai Kumar posted a Megaminx time of 3:33.40 and Wesley Schluter completed his debut event, demonstrating the steady influx of newcomers exploring competitive Rubik's Cube variants and non-traditional speed cubing disciplines.

With eleven podium spots earned by United States competitors alongside a silver finish for Argentina, Texoma Sunrise 2026 closed its schedule as an efficient showcase of specialised puzzle talent in northern Texas. The rigorous qualification thresholds and condensed rounds pushed every participant to deliver sharp performances from the morning onward. As solvers review their stage times and prepare for the next cubing competition, the standard established across Sherman will remain a challenging benchmark for regional competitors.