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Holy Cross Men's Open Kicks Off 57th Annual Tournament
The long-running Northeast Wisconsin basketball event tips off with opening-round matchups.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:04am
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The 57th annual Holy Cross Men's Open basketball tournament has begun in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The opening night featured a 115-73 win by McCarty Law over Devalk Roofing, followed by a matchup between the Milwaukee Basketball Club and Wingait Farms. The tournament will continue over the next two weekends, March 27-29 and April 10-12.
Why it matters
The Holy Cross Men's Open is a beloved annual tradition in Northeast Wisconsin, drawing teams and fans from across the region to compete in the long-running tournament. As one of the area's premier amateur basketball events, the tournament's return signals the start of the spring sports season and provides a boost to the local community.
The details
On the opening night of the 57th Holy Cross Men's Open, the Appleton-based McCarty Law team defeated Devalk Roofing by a score of 115-73. Following that game, the Milwaukee Basketball Club, led by Kon Knueppel Sr., took on Wingait Farms. The tournament will continue over the next two weekends, March 27-29 and April 10-12, with teams competing for the championship title.
- The 57th annual Holy Cross Men's Open tipped off on Friday, March 28, 2026.
- The tournament will continue over the next two weekends, March 27-29 and April 10-12.
The players
McCarty Law
An Appleton-based team that won their opening-round matchup 115-73 over Devalk Roofing.
Kon Knueppel Sr.
The leader of the Milwaukee Basketball Club, which faced off against Wingait Farms in an opening-round game.
Wingait Farms
A team that competed against the Milwaukee Basketball Club in an opening-round matchup of the Holy Cross Men's Open tournament.
Devalk Roofing
A team that was defeated 115-73 by McCarty Law in an opening-round game of the tournament.
What’s next
The Holy Cross Men's Open tournament will continue over the next two weekends, with the championship games scheduled for April 12th.
The takeaway
The return of the Holy Cross Men's Open basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event in Northeast Wisconsin, bringing together teams and fans from across the region to celebrate the sport and community. The tournament's long-running history and passionate following make it an important part of the local sports landscape.
