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PHOTOS: Building a Melon Propellin' Catapult

This Saturday, teams will use catapults to see who can launch a melon the furthest.

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Teams will gather at Sunset Park this weekend to compete in the annual Melon Propllin' competition. 

Lake in the Hills Patch has photos of the Chactaw Chucker team — one of this year's teams — working to build its catapult and prepare for the upcoming event.

Will you be competing in this year's Melon Propellin' competition and have photos of your team's catapult? You can post them in this article by signing in and choosing to add your own photos. 

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