Glen Rock High School Senior Scores 1,000th Career Point

Robert Lopez joins elite group of eight players to reach the milestone at the school.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Glen Rock High School senior Robert Lopez scored his 1,000th career point during the basketball team's win at Paterson Charter on February 4. Lopez is a four-year varsity team member and a three-year starter, playing a key role in the program's continued success. He will attend Scranton University in the fall and compete on the men's basketball team.

Why it matters

Scoring 1,000 career points is an impressive milestone that only a small number of high school basketball players achieve. It demonstrates Lopez's exceptional skill, dedication, and contribution to the Glen Rock High School basketball program over his four-year career.

The details

During the basketball team's win at Paterson Charter on February 4, senior Robert Lopez ('26) 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.

  • On February 4, 2026, Lopez scored his 1,000th career point.

The players

Robert Lopez

A senior at Glen Rock High School who scored his 1,000th career point in boys basketball, joining an elite group of only eight players to reach that milestone at the school.

Jason Mittelman

The head coach of the Glen Rock High School boys basketball team, who praised Lopez's drive and intensity in achieving this accomplishment.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Jason Mittelman, Head Coach (tapinto.net)

What’s next

Lopez will attend Scranton University in the fall and compete on the men's basketball team.

The takeaway

Scoring 1,000 career points is an exceptional achievement that demonstrates Robert Lopez's exceptional skill, dedication, and leadership on the Glen Rock High School basketball team over his four-year career. His accomplishment places him among an elite group of players and will serve him well as he continues his basketball career at the collegiate level.