Hunter Metcalf walked across the stage twice at Memorial High School’s graduation ceremony on May 21: once for himself, and once for his twin brother Austin, who was fatally stabbed at a Frisco ISD track meet more than a year ago.
The Memorial High School class of 2026 gathered at the Comerica Center in Frisco for the ceremony. During the event, a speaker announced, “Hunter Metcalf will accept the posthumous diploma on behalf of his brother, Austin Metcalf,” according to video of the ceremony shared on X. The crowd stood and applauded as Hunter returned to the stage to accept Austin’s diploma.
Hunter had already walked across the stage moments earlier to receive his own diploma. He graduated cum laude, with a weighted GPA of 4.0 or above, according to a graduation program reviewed by the New York Post.
Case Background
Austin Metcalf was a 17-year-old junior and multi-sport athlete at Memorial High School when he was killed on April 2, 2025, during the UIL District 11-5A championship track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
According to police reports, an argument began after Austin asked Karmelo Anthony, a student from Frisco Centennial High School, to leave the Memorial team’s tent. Witnesses told police that Anthony reached into his bag, retrieved a knife, and stabbed Austin in the chest. Hunter was present at the track meet and held Austin after the stabbing, according to prior reporting.
If convicted, Anthony could face five to 99 years or life in prison.
A gag order remains in effect in the criminal case against Anthony, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
Trial Scheduled For June
Austin was remembered by his family as a football player, strong student, and leader. A GoFundMe campaign organized by his father, Jeff Metcalf, says Austin carried a 4.0 GPA, was voted team MVP, and hoped to continue playing football.
A GoFundMe campaign for the Metcalf family had raised more than $578,000 as of May 25.
“We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support during this heartbreaking time. Your kind messages, prayers, and generosity have brought real comfort to our family,” Jeff Metcalf wrote in a May 5 update.
Anthony’s family had also raised more than $600,000 through a GiveSendGo campaign as of May 25.
“Your contribution not only helps protect and stabilize the family, but also serves as a powerful message of community care and resistance in the face of injustice,” Anthony’s fundraiser reads.
The campaign has drawn scrutiny over how donations would be used, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
Frisco ISD held another district track meet in April, just over one year after the fatal stabbing, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
Anthony’s trial is scheduled to begin June 1. The Dallas Express will continue to follow developments in the case.
