World Champ Steve Purcella’s Mega Match II Memories
Steve Purcella and Steve Northcott battled Matt Tyler and Kory Koontz in the 1996 Mega Match over 30 steers and three score lengths, in a match that helped define a generation of team ropers. But what exactly does Purcella remember about the iconic roping? Find out. 
Steve Purcella heeling a steer at the 2018 Priefert #14 World Series of Team Roping Finale
Steve Purcella at the 2018 Priefert #14 World Series of Team Roping Finale.

Steve Purcella and Steve Northcott battled Matt Tyler and Kory Koontz in the 1996 Mega Match over 30 steers and three score lengths, in a match that helped define a generation of team ropers. But what exactly does Purcella remember about the iconic roping? Find out. 

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