Unorthodox Blocks Wisconsin 2025

Brian Johnson set the benchmark at Unorthodox Blocks Wisconsin 2025 by claiming first place in the 2x2x2 Cube with a winning average of 1.42 seconds and a best single of 1.31 seconds. Held on January 25, 2025, at Asa Clark Middle School in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA, the gathering brought together 66 competitors for an intense day of solving. Speedcubing requires rapid visual recognition and finger dexterity, qualities that were on display across both scheduled events.

While large-order puzzles demand sustained endurance and deep algorithmic stamina, compact formats present an entirely different challenge where a fraction of a second decides the outcome. The 2x2x2 Cube event saw 60 competitors enter the single round of action. Johnson topped the standings, finishing ahead of Simon Kellum, who secured second place with an average of 2.05 seconds, and Zeke Mackay, who captured third place with an average of 2.13 seconds.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest welcomed 63 competitors to the floor in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and generated high-level 3x3 results across the board. Johnson completed a sweep of the tournament by taking the victory with an average of 6.92 seconds and a best single of 5.77 seconds. Mackay followed closely to earn second place on the podium with a 7.33 average, while Carter Kucala took third place with a mark of 7.44.

A major share of the excitement at Unorthodox Blocks Wisconsin 2025 came from competitors lowering their previous personal records across the table. In 2x2x2 Cube, Carter Kucala logged a single of 1.27 and an average of 2.37, while Nathan Phillips put together a 1.67 single and a 2.43 average. Sebastian Carrillo achieved a 1.73 single alongside a 2.70 average, and Lucas Lippman-Bruno registered a 1.71 single with a 3.01 average.

The depth of the field in this cubing competition was clear through further personal marks in the 2x2x2 Cube event. Jayden Kvernmo recorded a single of 2.51 and an average of 3.17, followed by Zachary Cribb with a single of 2.57 and an average of 3.41. Adam Schwenn also made an impression with a single of 3.06 and an average of 3.54, adding to the total of six podium positions earned across the day by representatives of the USA.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several participants marked major milestones in their personal speed cubing journeys. David Garcia took on two events and recorded a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.22 seconds, improving by 45 percent over his previous mark of 5.85 seconds, while also cutting his classic Rubik's Cube best down to 19.40 seconds. Catherine McConnell dropped her 2x2x2 Cube record by 40.2 percent to 7.56 seconds and improved her 3x3x3 Cube time to 43.84 seconds. Joseph Liu entered the 2x2x2 Cube and posted a personal best of 5.17 seconds, which was 39.2 percent faster than his previous standard. Philip Smith lowered his 3x3x3 Cube best to 23.13 seconds, an improvement of 35.8 percent, and improved his 2x2x2 Cube time to 8.07 seconds.

Other competitors took on brand new challenges at Unorthodox Blocks Wisconsin 2025. Colton Larson registered his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 7.88 seconds, alongside a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 32.50 seconds that was 27.7 percent faster than his prior record. Vibhav Kinikar completed his first official attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a mark of 4.74 seconds and trimmed his 3x3x3 Cube best to 13.67 seconds. William Stevens logged his first official attempt in the 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 6.31 seconds, while William Dorr made his first appearance at a WCA competition, recording a 6.58 in 2x2x2 Cube and a 26.87 in 3x3x3 Cube.

The single-day meet featured 2 events and 2 total rounds, offering an intense showcase of talent in Pewaukee during the 2025 competitive calendar. From top-tier averages to breakthrough attempts by emerging solvers, the competition delivered high energy and precise execution. Solvers now carry their updated times and experience forward into the ongoing speedcubing season as new fixtures approach across the region.