In a landmark moment for the Glen Rock High School Girls Basketball program, senior co-captain, Mia Vergel de Dios, scored the 1,000th point of her high school career during a 74-38 victory over league opponent, Leonia High School, on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The milestone places her among the most accomplished athletes in program history. She becomes just the seventh Glen Rock girls basketball player to reach the 1,000-point mark and only the fourth athlete this century to have her name added to the program’s banner.
Mia reached the historic total in the second quarter on a three-point basket. Play was briefly halted as she was recognized on the court alongside her teammates and family. A four-year varsity starter, Mia has been a cornerstone of the program, leading the team during its historic State Tournament Sectional title run last season and earning First-Team All-County and First-Team All-NJIC honors.
Head Coach, Ms. Sara Wolman praised Mia's consistency, leadership, and dedication, noting "Mia didn't hit 1000 points by dominating games through selfish basketball. Importantly, Mia also leads our team in assists. She has a tremendous basketball IQ, and everyone breathes a sigh of relief when she has the ball. She is confident enough to take the shot when she needs to, but has the humility to involve a teammate when they're on a roll. This sets her apart from other elite scorers.”
Beyond her accomplishments on the court, Mia is deeply committed to service and leadership. She volunteers as an EMT and serves as the founder and president of the Red Cross Club at GRPS, while also giving back to the game through youth basketball clinics, practices, and games. This fall, Mia will continue to excel both academically and athletically at prestigious Swarthmore College, where she will join the Women’s Basketball program and plans to pursue a pre-med track.
During Glen Rock’s win at Paterson Charter on February 4, senior Robert Lopez scored his 1,000th career point, marking a major milestone in his high school basketball career. The achievement places him among an elite group, as he becomes only the eighth GRHS boys basketball player to score 1,000 career points.
Lopez is a four-year varsity team member and a three-year starter, playing a key role in the program’s continued success. Head Coach Jason Mittelman said, “Robert has a drive not often seen. Once his mind is set on achieving something, either on or off the court, he attacks it with great intensity and won’t back off until he achieves it.”
Following last season’s North I, Group II state sectional championship, Lopez increased his efforts during the offseason to help lead the team toward another state title. His dedication and performance have earned him an offer to continue his basketball career at the collegiate level, as he will attend Scranton University in the fall and compete on the men’s basketball team.