The Newman quarterback accounts for 5 touchdowns in a road win at Benton

Newman quarterback Eli Friend accounted for five touchdowns, Will Loerzel blocked a punt that resulted in a safety and the Greenies defeated Benton 37-27 Thursday in Benton. Friend rushed for three touchdowns and threw touchdown passes to Anthony Jones and Peter Loop. Newman (3-0) opened to a 23-0 lead in the first half and led 30-7 in the third quarter. “Eli was really, really efficient, not just throwing the ball, but with his legs,” Newman coach Nelson Stewart said. “He was hot early. We were kind of able to jump on them and keep that lead.” Friend scored on runs…