Utah State University Fall 2025

The competition floor inside the Taggart Student Center buzzed with rapid hand movements and the rhythmic click of plastic mechanisms on October 18, 2025. Across rows of solving stations, 79 competitors gathered in Logan, Utah, USA for an intense single-day display of puzzle manipulation. Speedcubing relies heavily on focus and execution under pressure, and the energy in the hall set the tone for eleven rounds of play spread across five official events. While single lightning-fast solves always draw attention, success on this day belonged entirely to those who could maintain composure and repeat their executions across complete rounds.

The premier event of the cubing competition delivered a masterclass in composed solving. Across three rounds featuring 77 entrants, the classic Rubik's Cube demanded steadiness above all else. Corbin Rodriguez claimed the title in 3x3x3 Cube by securing a winning average of 7.80 seconds, anchored by a best single of 7.23. The 3x3 results showed how slender the margins can be at the top level, as Eric Pesci captured second place with an average of 7.92 seconds and Adam Carpenter rounded out the podium in third at 8.24 seconds. Rodriguez proved that smooth execution across an entire five-solve set beats erratic speed every time.

Canyon Pettitt put together an extraordinary series of performances across multiple disciplines, embodying reliable turning from the short formats to the large puzzles. In the 2x2x2 Cube event, which drew 74 competitors, Pettitt captured first place with an average of 1.93 seconds and a best single of 1.56. David Dopp followed in second place with an average of 2.48 seconds, while Miles LeBlanc completed the podium in third place at 2.75 seconds. The short puzzle leaves virtually no room for error, yet Pettitt repeatedly found clean solutions through both rounds of play to stay well under the two-second threshold.

Pettitt continued this dominant run in the Pyraminx event, overcoming a field of 68 participants across two rounds. Recording a winning average of 2.76 seconds alongside a single of 2.40, Pettitt outpaced 3x3x3 champion Corbin Rodriguez, who secured second place with an average of 3.04 seconds. Trent Corbin Rundquist earned third place with an average of 4.42 seconds. Speed cubing at this level demands rapid tip alignment and flawless sequence execution, and Pettitt managed both without faltering across the entire bracket.

The 4x4x4 Cube competition highlighted the grueling discipline required on complex layers, where 53 competitors battled across two rounds. Pettitt earned a third victory of the day by putting up a winning average of 30.91 seconds, supported by a single solve of 29.41. Ty Baird finished as the runner-up with an average of 31.48 seconds, while Evan Beck took third place with an average of 31.68 seconds. Pettitt's ability to maintain pace through inner slice alignments and parity avoidance solidified a remarkable triple-crown showing across three separate disciplines.

The deepest part of any WCA competition lives far below the top steps of the podium, where competitors quietly turn in massive breakthroughs. Oliver Mak achieved a remarkable leap in the 3x3x3 Cube, posting a personal best of 15.56 seconds that improved on his prior mark by 50.2 percent. River Bissember shaved 45.5 percent off his previous benchmark in 2x2x2 Cube with a new personal best of 4.03 seconds. Dylan Crandall enjoyed a breakthrough day across four events, slashing his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 41.3 percent to 15.09 seconds, alongside a 3.47 in 2x2x2 Cube and a 10.35 in Pyraminx. Holland Gutke tackled five events, slicing 39.2 percent off his 4x4x4 Cube mark down to 1:00.31, posting 2:45.16 in 5x5x5 Cube, and logging a first ever Pyraminx solve of 6.81.

First-time events and tournament debuts provided equally memorable storylines across the venue. Connor Moss contested five events and cut his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 35.8 percent to 1:03.60, improved his 5x5x5 Cube best to 2:05.45, and logged his first ever Pyraminx attempt at 8.30 seconds. Hiro Gonzales took a 36.4 percent chunk out of his 3x3x3 Cube best with a 14.16, while adding a 7.17 in 2x2x2 Cube and an initial Pyraminx solve of 10.15. Making his official tournament debut, Nathan Dopp entered five events, recording his first marks of 5.33 in 2x2x2 Cube, 53.71 in 4x4x4 Cube, and 2:09.17 in 5x5x5 Cube. Fellow newcomer Blake Sor took on four events, setting marks of 6.26 in 2x2x2 Cube, 29.96 in 3x3x3 Cube, and 12.97 in Pyraminx.

The big-cube drama reached its peak in the 5x5x5 Cube final, where 39 solvers tested their endurance over two intense rounds. Ty Baird captured the title by delivering a winning average of 53.55 seconds, powered by a tournament-best single of 50.27. Jack Anderson took the second podium spot with an average of 54.33 seconds, while Adam Carpenter claimed his second bronze medal of the competition with a 56.11 average. United States competitors swept all fifteen podium places across the five disciplines.

When the final timers reset at Utah State University Fall 2025, the day stood as a testament to the power of steady, composed solving over fleeting luck. From the high-speed sprints of the 2x2x2 Cube to the calculated maneuvers of the 5x5x5 Cube, the champions proved that unwavering averages define true speedcubing excellence. As competitors packed up their gear in Logan, the stage was already set for the next chapter of regional records and personal milestones in the upcoming season.