Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison on June 9, 2026, for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf [1, 3].

The sentencing concludes a legal process following a violent incident at a high school sporting event, highlighting the severe legal consequences for crimes committed on school grounds.

Anthony, 19, was convicted of first-degree murder after he stabbed Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas [2, 5, 6]. The attack occurred in April 2025 [4].

During the proceedings in a Collin County courtroom, the family of the victim delivered impact statements to the court [2]. The jury had previously found Anthony guilty of the stabbing that led to Metcalf's death [5, 6].

Court records indicate that the sentence of 35 years [1] was handed down following the trial's conclusion on Tuesday. The case drew significant attention due to the public nature of the crime, which took place during a sanctioned athletic event [3].

Legal representatives and witnesses provided testimony regarding the events of April 2025, detailing the confrontation that ended in the death of the 17-year-old [4, 5]. The conviction for first-degree murder reflects the court's determination that the act was intentional and malicious [6].

“Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison”

This sentencing reflects the judiciary's approach to violent crimes occurring within educational and athletic environments. By imposing a multi-decade sentence for a crime committed during a high school event, the court emphasizes a zero-tolerance stance on violence at student gatherings, regardless of the defendant's age.