Wolfpack Wednesday NC II 2026

Inside the Talley Student Union, the focused hum of turning plastic and ticking timers set the stage for a concentrated day of high-stakes speedcubing. Competitors gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, ready to test their precision across a compact schedule of three distinct disciplines. From the swift turns of the smaller puzzles to the complex, layered mechanisms of the largest cube on the roster, the atmosphere reflected the intensity of a top-tier cubing competition.

The single-day meet unfolded on September 16, 2026, delivering a dynamic schedule that pushed entrants across varied puzzle formats. Wolfpack Wednesday NC II 2026 brought together a dedicated field aiming for personal milestones and podium spots. With the action organized into efficient segments, solvers transitioned from the rapid bursts of two-layered cubes to the extended physical demands of larger hardware, setting a relentless pace from the initial scrambles to the final results.

The 3x3x3 One-Handed event proved to be a major highlight of the day, drawing attention from across the venue as competitors managed ergonomic turn execution with a single hand. Andreas Lambropoulos secured the victory in the event, posting a winning mark of 11.60. Ashten Jampayas earned second place with a time of 14.88, while Abdel Issa rounded out the podium in third place with a 15.39. Fans following 3x3 results and specialized side events saw exceptional execution across the round.

Abdel Issa delivered a historic performance for Jordan during the one-handed contest, resetting both national marks in style. Issa registered a national record single of 10.28 alongside a national record average of 14.34. The United States claimed seven podium positions throughout the meet, but the dual national record display from Jordan highlighted the international reach present at this WCA competition.

The 2x2x2 Cube event delivered rapid drama, demanding immediate inspection planning and flawless execution. Ashten Jampayas captured the top spot on the podium with a winning result of 2.19, demonstrating supreme speed on the miniature puzzle. Ibrahim Khanani followed closely behind to secure second place with a 2.98, while Theo Sanburg locked up third position with a solid 3.65 to complete an all-American podium.

A substantial number of competitors achieved remarkable breakthroughs far from the spotlight of the top tables. Jules King took on 3 events and produced major personal bests across the board, logging a 3.45 in 2x2x2 Cube that was 43.5 percent faster than before, a 42.04 in 3x3x3 One-Handed that was 28.5 percent faster, and an 8:11.48 in 7x7x7 Cube for an 18th-place finish. Saankhya Kotha also entered 3 events, achieving a best finish of 10th in 2x2x2 Cube with a personal best of 3.11 alongside a 5:26.29 in 7x7x7 Cube that improved their previous best by 26.3 percent. Simon Snead achieved 14th in 7x7x7 Cube with a personal best of 5:33.95 and cut 23.4 percent off their 3x3x3 One-Handed mark with an 18.24. Ayanna Ferrell took on 2 events and lowered their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 30.9 percent to 4.77.

First-time event attempts also provided standout moments throughout the afternoon. Everett Sanburg completed a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 1:10.08 while improving their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 24.8 percent to 5.42. Andrew Oliphant tackled 3 events, recording a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 5.43, a personal best of 25.71 in 3x3x3 One-Handed, and a 17th-place finish in 7x7x7 Cube in 7:41.92. Jack Taylor took on 3 events, logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 5.60, a 20.1 percent improvement in 3x3x3 One-Handed to 49.27, and 13th place in 7x7x7 Cube. Aniketh Arvind entered 3 events and completed a first ever attempt at 7x7x7 Cube in 7:19.35 to finish 16th.

The competition concluded with the grueling 7x7x7 Cube, where endurance and spatial discipline were tested on the classic Rubik's Cube mechanism expanded to seven layers. Ibrahim Khanani took the title with an impressive winning mark of 2:27.35. Dylan Michaels claimed the runner-up spot in 2:46.49, while Abdel Issa secured third place in 2:52.78, in the process establishing both a Jordanian national record single of 2:44.34 and a national record average of 2:52.78.

As the day wrapped up in Raleigh, Wolfpack Wednesday NC II 2026 proved that a focused speed cubing program can deliver both elite records and broad personal milestones. Competitors packed away their cubes and timers having pushed their boundaries across three demanding events, leaving a proud mark on the 2026 season.