The first to reach 1,000 was Lisbon Golden Knights’ Cooper Rutherford in the first quarter. In the second, Tupper Lake Lumberjacks’ senior Tom Peterson put up his.

Peterson needed just 16 points to reach 1,000. The home crowd went wild when Peterson hit his ninth basket. With that layup, he crossed a threshold into a group of rare achievers. The team enveloped him in a massive huddle and he was presented with a 1,000 Club ball.

“I’m stoked for him. He’s worked hard. He does 300 shots every night,” said Tom’s father Cecil Peterson.

After a pause for celebration for both players, the Lumberjacks and Golden Knights continued a high-paced game with focus and drive. The Lumberjacks took the lead early and held it until they defeated the Golden Knights 83-50, remaining undefeated for the season at 6-0. Peterson scored 32 points in total. Their next game is at Saranac Lake on Friday, Dec. 12.

Tom Peterson’s mom, Rose, holds up a sign that reads “1,000 POINTS TOM PETERSON. (Enterprise photo — Oliver Reil)

“I feel amazing; I’m so happy I could get this today,” Tom said. “It was a really fun game.”

The Tupper Lake Lumberjacks’ Tom Peterson scores his 1,000th point during Wednesday’s game against the Lisbon Golden Knights. (Enterprise photo — Oliver Reil)

Tom Peterson scores a point against Lisbon. (Enterprise photo — Oliver Reil)

Tom Peterson poses with his family and coaches. From left: Head coach Brian Bennett, dad Cecil, brother Tim, Tom Peterson, mom Rose, sister Grace and assistant coach Hayden LaMere. (Enterprise photo — Oliver Reil)