Utah Speedcubing Pride 2025

A total of 105 competitors gathered in Orem, Utah, USA on June 7, 2025, filling the Sorenson Student Center for a packed day of twisting puzzles. Across 11 rounds in five distinct disciplines, the competition highlighted a vibrant surge of newcomers testing their skills in official play. For dozens of solvers taking their initial steps on the competitive floor, the event served as a major introduction to the speedcubing circuit, adding fresh energy to every bracket throughout the single-day schedule.

The premier attraction of the meet was the classic Rubik's Cube, which brought 102 competitors to the tables across four rounds of intense action. Elliot Pimentel claimed the top spot on the podium with a decisive 9.73 winning average, bolstered by a best single of 7.88. Wilson Hettinger applied steady pressure in second place with an average of 9.95, while Skye Bateman locked down third position with a mark of 10.08 in a closely contested final.

The 3x3 results also reflected a massive wave of personal milestones, as ten separate participants logged their initial official marks in the standard puzzle. Solvers such as Julian Hill, Parker Utt, Grayson J. Shaw, and Isaac Holt put their names into the registry with their very first successful singles and averages. Bryton Nemrow, Lincoln Elggren, Koen Wren, Matthew Velasco, Diego Cahua, and Oliver Pendleton also secured official marks during the preliminary stages, demonstrating the depth of rising talent in the region.

Beyond the main event, Wilson Hettinger authored a double-victory performance across the specialized formats. In Clock, Hettinger paced a field of 58 competitors with a rapid 3.90 winning average and a 3.56 single, finishing ahead of Akoy Gregory at 7.89 and Jacob Levie at 8.98. Hettinger returned to the top step in Square-1, registering a 10.15 average and an 8.29 single across two rounds to edge Elliot Pimentel at 10.74 and Cade Beck at 11.26.

The side events delivered swift turnarounds and exceptional times on the official timers. Corbin Rodriguez set the pace in Pyraminx, taking first place with a 2.34 average and a blisteringly fast 1.53 single, ahead of Elliot Pimentel at 4.59 and Wilson Hettinger at 4.89. In Skewb, Jacob Levie captured the title by logging an average of 2.20 and a 2.05 single, while Elliot Pimentel took second with 4.47 and Corbin Rodriguez finished third with 4.68.

Away from the championship podiums, several competitors logged significant personal breakthroughs across the schedule. Matthew Velasco dropped his Skewb personal best down to 5.66 seconds, an improvement of 67.8 percent from his previous mark of 17.57, while also logging his first official attempts in Pyraminx with a 5.10 and Clock with a 19.44 on his way to 13th place in Skewb. David Huntington carved 45.6 percent off his Skewb mark to post an 11.73, and Wynn Jennings trimmed 37.1 percent from his Pyraminx standard to hit 6.43 while entering Clock and Skewb for the first time. Jyordan Rivera Rios took 33.6 percent off his Rubik's Cube best with a 22.86 single, and Garrett Henrie improved his 3x3 mark by 30.8 percent down to 12.42.

Branching out into unfamiliar events was a common theme throughout the day. Will Barnes took on five events, achieving a meet-best 13th place in Clock with an 11.74 and notching first-time attempts in Pyraminx at 8.10 and Square-1 at 24.67. Rowe Jennings stepped up to five disciplines, earning 16th place in Square-1 with an 18.89 debut while also logging inaugural marks in Skewb and Clock. Tito Salvador tackled five events as well, posting an opening 5.77 in Pyraminx, 13.31 in Clock, and 31.69 in Square-1 to claim 16th in Clock. Owen White took his first attempts in Pyraminx, Skewb, and Clock, placing 33rd in Skewb, while Ezekiel Sanchez marked his first runs in Skewb, Square-1, and Pyraminx, finishing 22nd in Skewb.

The sheer variety of puzzles tested every facet of mechanical execution and mental agility, from the shape-shifting demands of Square-1 to the mechanical dials of Clock. With every podium spot swept by domestic competitors, the cubing competition highlighted the remarkable strength of regional speed cubing. The 11 rounds ran seamlessly from morning through evening, giving every entrant a thorough stage to showcase their preparation.

When the final timers clicked off at the Sorenson Student Center, Utah Speedcubing Pride 2025 stood as an undeniable showcase of community expansion and competitive growth. Between the multiple podium runs from established names and the dozens of personal milestones achieved by emerging solvers, the gathering set a bright standard for the year ahead. As participants pack away their puzzles, the scene looks forward to another exciting season on the tournament circuit.