FRISCO, TX — A district track meet turned tragic Wednesday when 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a Frisco Memorial High School athlete, was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another student. The violent incident occurred around 10 a.m. at David Kuykendall Stadium, where hundreds had gathered for the UIL District 11-5A competition.
Authorities identified the suspect as 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who was immediately taken into custody. Police confirmed Anthony remains held without bond at Collin County Juvenile Detention Center as investigators work to determine what sparked the deadly confrontation between the teens. Crime scene technicians spent hours processing the stadium, which was locked down following the stabbing.
Frisco ISD officials canceled the remainder of the track meet and transported all student-athletes back to their home campuses via district buses. Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip called the incident “every educator’s worst nightmare,” while announcing enhanced security measures at all future school events. Crisis counselors were made available across the district to help students process the tragedy.
Metcalf, a promising sprinter and varsity football player, was remembered by coaches as a dedicated athlete with a bright future. His football jersey, track spikes, and flowers now form a growing memorial outside the school’s athletic facilities. “Austin was the kind of kid who made everyone around him better,” said head football coach Derrick Roberson, fighting back tears.
The shocking violence has sent ripples through Texas school athletic programs, prompting urgent discussions about safety protocols at competitions. Frisco police are reviewing whether the weapon was brought onto school grounds and examining all surveillance footage from the stadium. Meanwhile, the community prepares for a Friday night vigil to honor Metcalf’s memory.
As the Collin County District Attorney considers charging Anthony as an adult, investigators continue interviewing witnesses. They urge anyone with information about the altercation to contact Frisco PD’s tip line at (972) 292-6010. The case has left this affluent North Texas community grappling with how a routine school event could end in such devastating loss.
