The last social media post by 17-year-old Austin Metcalf has become a heartbreaking memorial after the Texas high school athlete was stabbed to death at a track meet. His words – “Faith that God got me and that my work will pay off” – now serve as a poignant reminder of a young life full of promise, abruptly ended.
On April 2, what began as a routine competition at Frisco Memorial High School turned deadly when Austin became involved in an altercation with fellow student Karmelo Anthony. Witnesses report the confrontation started over seating arrangements before escalating to violence. Anthony allegedly stabbed Austin in the chest with a knife from his backpack as the teen’s twin brother Hunter watched in horror.
In emotional interviews, Hunter described the agonizing moments after the attack, holding his brother and trying to stop the bleeding before emergency crews arrived. Their father Jeff Metcalf rushed to the hospital where doctors worked in vain to save his son, later calling the incident “murder” in local news interviews.
As Anthony sits in jail facing first-degree murder charges, the community has rallied around the Metcalf family. Austin is remembered as a natural leader with an unforgettable smile and deep passion for sports. His final message of faith continues to inspire those mourning his loss, even as questions remain about how a school sporting event turned so deadly.
