Brother of Texas teen gets standing ovation as he accepts posthumous diploma at graduation a year after his twin died while saving him at deadly track meet

The twin brother of a Texas teen who was fatally stabbed last year accepted both of their diplomas at graduation.  

Austin Metcalf, 17, bled out in his brother’s arms after the then-17-year-old Karmelo Anthony attacked him in the bleachers of David Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco in April 2025.

Austin’s twin, Hunter, walked across the stage in black and gold regalia Thursday night at Memorial High School’s ceremony. 

In an emotional video shared on X, the crowd cheered as the commencement speaker announced Hunter’s name and he accepted his diploma.

Moments later, he received his late brother’s award. 

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