
Jake Attaway is Hudson’s latest 1,000 point scorer. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
HUDSON — A drive. A pirouette. A shot. A swish. A milestone.
That’s how the moment unfolded Friday night as Jake Attaway became the latest Hudson Hawk to reach the 1,000-point mark. With 4:49 remaining in the game, Attaway drove to the basket, spun around, and, falling back, nailed a shot for points 1,000 and 1,001.
History in Hudson.
“Coach obviously knew where I was at, and we had a good lead, so we really didn’t want [the 1,000th point] on our minds the rest of the game,” Attaway told the Community Advocate afterward. “We tried to get it out of the way and continue on from there.”
Nearly as soon as the ball went through the hoop, teammates were on the court waiting to celebrate; chants of “Jake, Jake,” echoed through the crowd. After hugging family and friends, Attaway returned to the game and led Hudson to a 68-50 win over Tyngsborough.
Attaway came into the action needing 23 points to make history. He finished with 31.
“He’s our heart and soul. He’s the leader of this team — not just of this program, but the school. If there’s a person that was the heartbeat of the school, it’s Jake. You know what he does on the field, but he’s the nicest, sincerest person around. He’s everything you want for Hudson basketball,” Hudson Head Coach Mike Notaro Jr. said after the game.

Friends congratulate Jake Attaway after hitting the 1,000-point mark.
After securing the win, Attaway was presented with a custom T-shirt celebrating the occasion. Four other Hudson 1,000-point scorers — Jason Blackburn, Jake Loewen, Tim Person, and Jackson O’Brien — were also on hand to watch their soon-to-be-raftermate.
But perhaps most importantly for Attaway, scores of Hudson youth swarmed the court after the game to get autographs, handshakes, and pictures. The impact on the local community seems to matter most to the latest member of the 1,000-point club.
“I love seeing the kids after. That’s one of my goals, just to inspire anybody I can, whether it be through basketball, football, or just as a person in general. Seeing the kids come up to me — it means the world to me. It means I’m living what I’m teaching,” Attaway said.

Teammates congratulate Jake Attaway after hitting the 1,000-point mark. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
Attaway’s historic performance came at the perfect time for Hudson. The Hawks trailed Tyngsborough at halftime, but after the break, came out with renewed focus and quickly broke the game open. Twenty-two of Attaway’s 31 points came after intermission.
“I thought we struggled defensively that first half,” said Notaro. “Our halftime conversation was all about how bad these guys want it. Do they want to be a team that’s mediocre and lets teams play with them? Or, do they want to dig in defensively and show teams how they can really play. That second half — that’s what Hudson basketball is.”
Attaway and Co. will return to the court against rival Clinton on Tuesday, when members of Hudson’s Super Bowl-winning team will hoist the championship banner. A leader of that team, Attaway’s football success is well-documented. He has scored over 100 touchdowns and gained over 10,000 all-purpose yards.
But after Attaway’s latest accolade, Notaro was quick to address the crowd. A four-year starter, Attaway has 1,008 points, over 200 assists, and town-wide acclaim.
“You know what he does in football,” said Notaro. “He’s a basketball player as well.”

Jake Attaway dribbles the ball as the defender awaits. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Jake Attaway drives to the basket. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Jake Attaway gets between three Tyngsborough defenders. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Jake Attaway drives to the basket. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Jake Attaway gets up a shot. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Andrew Karaban shoots a free throw. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Two players fight for the rebound. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Garrett Giorgio fights through contact while putting up a shot. (Photo/Evan Walsh)