Spring Sports

THE SPLENDOR OF SPRING SPORTS

SPRING SPORTS START FEB 28TH. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE SPRING SPORTS? BELOW WE HAVE A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF EVERY SPRING SPORT FORT IS OFFERING.

Tee off with the Girls Golf Team! Go to the driving range and hone your skills. Improve yourself during games, and find your favorite way to play. Go and participate in the games, and have fun with the rest of your team. Contact Mike Witkowski (mike. witkowski@vansd.org) for more information to play with the team.

Softball has been scientifically proven to be harder than baseball, but in different ways. It is told to be a more complicated and strategic game than baseball. It is also less competitive, so join softball for a more slow and less competitive and chill experience. Practice your skills, and learn the way of the field. Contact Erick Johnson (bravesfaninwa@gmail.com) for more information.

If you are interested in any of these sports, make sure to reach out to the Head Coaches. Also, did you know that you can waiver P.E. credits by doing sports? Make sure to contact your counsellor if that is something you might be interested in doing. And as always, good luck and bring points and wins back to Fort!

Baseball Brian Hansen brian.hansen@vansd.org

Track & Field Dennis Carline dennis.carline@vansd.org

Girls Tennis Corey Farr corey.farr@vansd.org

Boys Soccer Juan Mendoza juan.mendozarodriguez@vansd.org

Girls Golf Mike Witkowski mike.witkowski@vansd.org

Do you want to try out baseball? Get a fun experience playing baseball! Practice your skills, find out what you do best, and have fun with your awesome friends and teammates! And don’t forget the competitive part of baseball! Be part of your team and go head to head with other teams near you! Make sure to contact the head coach, Brian Hansen (Brian.Hansen@vansd.org) for more information.

Are you ready to race? Track is a very fun opportunity if you are into racing and running. At Track you will get better at cardiovascular workouts, find out your favorite events, and hone your skills. You can race other people in running, and sprinting, see who is the best jumper in long jump, and try other events. Make sure to contact Dennis Carline (dennis.carline@vansd.org) for more information.

Are you interested in tennis? Face off with others in the tennis court with the Fort Team. Add to your skills, discover your new favorite sport in tennis. Practice with others, and face off against other schools in the PNW. Corey Farr (corey.farr@vansd.org) is the head coach of the Girls Tennis team, contact them for more information.

Do you want to score a goal in soccer? Join the Fort Boys Soccer team. Practice your skills, find the best position for you on the field, and have fun with the rest of your team in scrimmages. Face off other schools in the district this spring. Contact Juan Mendoza (Juan.Mendozarodriguez@vansd.org) to get information about this Fort Sport.

Softball Erick Johnson bravesfaninwa@gmail.com

Nothing like a little Crock Pot cookin'

The crockpot, it’s actual term slow cooker, is a cooking device. Picking up steam in the 1940’s, it was made under a NAXON lead engineer, Irving Naxon, for cooking bean meals. The Rival Company bought NAXON, acquiring the patent for the slow cooker. It was then redesigned to cook entire family meals in the 1970’s, innovating the tech and boosting its popularity. If you have a crock-pot, here are some recipes given by my mom just for you! She has won slowcooker and chili competitions! I think these recipes will serve you well.

Mom’s Award Winning Meat and Bean Chili Pig’s Pulled Pork Kool Kielbasa and Barbecue Beans

Known by my family as the best chili ever tested, and known in our local community, this chili is known for lasting for days, while being amazing. It always produces more than needed, which is good because you are going to be wanting leftovers for days.

1 lb. hamburger 1 medium onion, chopped 15 oz. can kidney beans, undrained 15 oz. can ranch style beans, undrained 15 oz. can pinto beans, undrained 14 ½ oz. can Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 envelope dry chili seasoning mix 3 tbsp. brown sugar 3 tbsp. chili powder

Steps

Brown hamburger and onion together in a nonstick skillet Combine all ingredients in a 3.5 quart slow cooker. Mix well. Cook on Low 8 hours, stirring occasionally. Hint: I start breaking up the big chunks of the stewed tomatoes after about 4 hours in the slow cooker This is so good for picnics. Although, it’s good for birthdays too. My dad makes this every birthday and it is SO GOOD. Barbecue goodness that leaves you feeling satisfied.

Makes: 10-12 sandwiches Prep. Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 12-20 Hours Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4-5 Quart

2 onions, sliced 4-5 lb. pork roast 5-6 whole cloves 2 cups water 16 oz. bottle barbecue sauce

Steps

Put half of sliced onions in the bottom of slow cooker. Add meat, cloves, and water. Cover with remaining sliced onions. Cover. Cook on Low 8-12 hours. Remove bone from meat. Cut up meat. Drain liquid. Return meat to slow cooker. Add chopped onion and barbeque sauce. Cover. Cook on High 1-3 hours, or on Low 4-8 hours, stirring two or three times. Serve on buns. Sausage and beans. A combination of delightful flavors leaving you satisfied. I recommend this one for smaller parties though.

2 15 oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed 2 15.8 oz Great Norther beans, drained and rinsed 1 15.25 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 onion, diced ½ cup barbecue sauce ¾ cup ketchup 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp mustard 1 tsp chili powder 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup molasses 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth ½ lb bacon, cooked, cut into bite size pieces 2 lbs Kielbasa, cut into bite size pieces

Steps

In a large slow cooker, add all of the ingredients except for the kielbasa and stir gently to combine. Place the kielbasa on top and cover with the lid. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the kielbasa before serving.