The Carl Giordana Gymnasium at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna. Photo courtesy Holy Cross Men's Open on Facebook

KAUKAUNA — Our own little piece of March madness basketball returns next week to Kaukauna.

Brackets were released Wednesday for the 2023 Holy Cross Men’s Open basketball tournament that tips off Friday March 24.

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The tournament is held annually at the Carl Giordana Gym at Holy Cross Parish and attracts some of the top amateur basketball players from throughout the Midwest.

Opening round games begin Friday, March 24, 2023, with the final four and championship games on Sunday, April 2, 2022.

Sixteen teams are in this year’s field, below.


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By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak, born and raised in Kaukauna, is cofounder of Kaukauna Community News.