Coach Irvin Harris shares experiences and opinions with Mel Jones and Peter Mingils on the recent tragedy including young men at a track Event in Texas. Co-hosts Pee Wee Harrison and Greg Budo Carradine will be listening in to catch up on a really significant conversation.
On April 2, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded at David Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, during the District 11-5A track and field championships. Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old junior at Frisco Memorial High School, was fatally stabbed by another student, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony from Frisco Centennial High School. The altercation occurred around 10 a.m. during a weather delay when athletes were seeking shelter under team tents. According to witnesses and police reports, the confrontation began when Metcalf asked Anthony, who was sitting under Memorial High School’s tent, to move. The situation escalated after a verbal exchange, with Anthony reportedly warning Metcalf, “Touch me and see what happens,” before reaching into his bag. When Metcalf touched or grabbed Anthony to urge him to leave, Anthony allegedly pulled out a black knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before fleeing the scene.
Despite immediate efforts by police, fire personnel, and Metcalf’s twin brother, Hunter, who held him as he bled, Austin succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 10:53 a.m. Hunter, who was also at the meet, described the act as “senseless,” noting he tried to save his brother but couldn’t. The Frisco Police Department arrested Anthony shortly after, charging him with first-degree murder. He is currently held at Collin County Jail on a $1 million bond. Anthony admitted to the stabbing, telling police, “I was protecting myself,” though details of his defense remain unclear as the investigation continues.
Austin, an honor student with a 4.0 GPA, was a standout athlete in track and football, earning MVP honors from his football team. His family, devastated by the loss, remembered him as ambitious, spirited, and loved by peers. His mother, Meghan, highlighted his college football aspirations, while his father, Jeff, expressed forgiveness toward Anthony despite the profound grief. The Frisco Independent School District and community mourned the unprecedented violence, offering counseling and support to students. Nearly 30 students and several coaches witnessed the event, prompting mental health experts to urge attention to potential trauma. The track meet was suspended but is set to resume, with increased security planned. The incident has sparked discussions about safety, parenting, and conflict resolution among youth, leaving a lasting impact on Frisco.
