Unorthodox Blocks Colorado 2023

Jack Bellomy delivered the defining performance of the day in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA, dropping a blistering 5.27 single on his way to an unmatched 7.31 winning average on the 3x3x3 Cube. The single-round showcase brought together 34 competitors on July 22, 2023, for an intense day of Rubik's Cube action where personal milestones took center stage across the entire roster. Hosted at Douglas County Libraries, Highlands Ranch, the focused format meant every single turn carried immense weight, rewarding solvers who found immediate rhythm on the competition tables.

The 2023 contest unfolded as a high-stakes sprint across a single event, making Unorthodox Blocks Colorado 2023 a uniquely concentrated speedcubing tournament. Stone Amsbaugh locked down the second spot on the podium by recording a 9.07 single and an average of 10.04, staying composed under the spotlight. Kaemon Vita followed closely behind to claim the third podium position with a 10.27 average, punctuated by a sharp 7.44 single that kept the top tier within striking distance throughout the round.

Beyond the top three spots, the depth of the field showed across the entire leaderboard as solvers pushed their limits in the premier discipline. Raymos Castillo secured fourth place with a 10.46 average and an impressive 7.71 single solve, while Miles Walcott posted a clean 10.68 average featuring a 9.91 single. Eashan Tilaye rounded out the upper tier by registering an 11.51 average alongside a 10.88 single, illustrating how tight the race for positions remained among the top contenders in this focused WCA competition.

The middle of the pack saw equally intense battles as competitors traded fast times on their respective attempts. Cole Barton delivered a strong run to secure seventh place overall with an average of 11.62 and an 11.15 single. Junior Solis locked in an average of 13.08 backed by a 12.54 single solve, while Henry Self posted an 13.36 average with a standout 11.48 solve. The compressed schedule demanded consistency from the first inspection to the final stop of the timer.

Beyond the podium finishes, the tournament featured remarkable individual breakthroughs and career-best marks from across the roster. Jack Craddock achieved a major milestone by logging a 3x3x3 Cube personal best single of 18.32 seconds, cutting 17.8 percent off his previous mark of 22.30 on his way to a 25th-place finish. Rylie Chamberlain showed tremendous progress by clocking a personal best of 14.01 seconds, which was 16.4 percent faster than her prior best of 16.76, securing 20th place overall. Lincoln A. Gray advanced his personal record to an 11.24 single, an improvement of 10.1 percent over his previous best of 12.50, earning 9th place on the final scoresheet. Wade Eleson set a personal best single of 12.14 seconds to earn 16th place.

The competitive field also celebrated newcomers taking on the classic puzzle in an official setting for the very first time. Weston Tachner made his debut at his first official cubing competition, recording an opening attempt of 28.96 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube to finish 28th overall. Isaias Roybal completed his single event by earning a best finish of 13th place, while Cameron Popp secured 14th place in the 34-competitor lineup. Jackson Nielsen put together a solid routine to capture 22nd place, demonstrating how much speed cubing progress happens throughout the entire ranks away from the medal ceremonies.

The 3x3 results at Unorthodox Blocks Colorado 2023 demonstrated the high level of preparation brought by solvers from across the region. With the entire focus narrowed to the classic three-layered puzzle, every entrant had the opportunity to dedicate their full attention to one discipline without distraction. From the earliest solves of the morning through the final groups, the Douglas County venue provided an efficient environment for fast turning and clean executions.

When the final timers were cleared, the gathering proved to be a vibrant celebration of measurable personal progress and competitive spirit. Jack Bellomy took the top prize with authority, while dozens of solvers walked away with improved marks and memorable performances to build upon. As the 2023 calendar progresses toward a new season of events, the standard of solving in Colorado continues to climb with each successful round.