India, April 4 -- A GoFundMe page has been launched to support the family of Austin Metcalf, 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School who was stabbed to death during a high school track meet in Texas on Wednesday.

The fundraising page, created by his father, Jeff Metcalf, describes the 17-year-old as a "leader of men."

"My son, Austin Metcalf, was tragically stabbed today at a school track meet. They were not able to save him," the page reads.

"He was a bright young man with a great future ahead of him. He was a leader of men. His smile would light up the room. His passion for football was unbelievable. Voted team MVP this past season and carried a 4.0 GPA. He was looking forward to taking his game to the next level. His commitment, ...