The father of a teenager accused of stabbing a footballer from a rival school at a track event has defended his son, claiming “he’s a good kid.”Austin Metcalf, 17, died following an altercation at the high school meet at Frisco Independent School District’s athletics stadium in Austin,

Karmelo Anthony told responding officers he stabbed Austin Metcalf in self-defense, an arrest affidavit shows. Anthony's bond hearing is Monday.

Karmelo Anthony, 17, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Austin Metcalf during an altercation at an April 2 track meet, police said