In a flurry of twisting fingers and rainbow-colored squares, the Aliso Niguel High School gym transformed into a battleground of brainpower Sunday as it hosted a regional cube-solving competition.

At the age of 9, Sebastian Brillon of DuBois excels in a competitive sport that many may be unfamiliar with — speedcubing.

When Breylan Ouellette marched through the Seattle Convention Center on Thursday, the 16-year-old from North Carolina wore a blazer, tie and trousers — all in vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow, ...