Southern Regional Grad Martin Truex Jr. Wins Sonoma Race 350

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Southern Regional alumnus Martin Truex Jr. won NASCAR's Sonoma Race 350 on June 23.

Truex, who graduated in 1998, currently ranks fifth in the NASCAR cup standings. He has 581 points, four wins and seven top-five finishes this season.

Here's more of the latest Southern Regional alumni news:

Rowland To UMass-Boston Hockey

Ryan Rowland committed to the University of Massachusetts-Boston ice hockey team. Rowland, who graduated Southern Regional in 2016, has been playing Junior Ice Hockey with the Northeast Generals.

Higgins Thriving In Denmark

Former Southern Regional quarterback Dan Higgins led the Copenhagen Towers to a 7-1 record (6-0 National Division) in the Denmark American Football Professional League. Higgins graduated from Southern in 2013.

In Other Southern Regional News

Two Southern Regional High School students placed first in an annual essay contest sponsored by the Garden Club of Long Beach Island. The first place winner for Grade 11 was Erica Barbera. The first place winner for Grade 10 was Sam Ferringo.

The Garden Club of LBI promotes interest in gardening and cooperates with all programs for the improvement in planting, conservation, environment and beautification of the island.

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