Jarad Tompkins homered, Montana McDaniel threw a three-hitter, and Porters Chapel Academy stayed firmly atop District 5-A by trouncing Newton Academy 12-1 on Tuesday.

Tompkins finished with three hits for PCA (9-1, 6-0 District 5-A), which blew the game open with five runs in the top of the third inning.

The outburst gave the Eagles an 8-1 lead and provided plenty of cushion for their ace McDaniel.

The Hinds Community College signee struck out nine and walked one in seven innings to improve his record to 3-0 this season.

Jeff Hearn had two hits, including an RBI double in the third inning, and finished with two RBIs for PCA.

Cameron Upton also had two hits and two RBIs.

Matthew Warren and Jonah Masterson added two hits apiece.

PCA and Newton will play again Thursday at 6 p.m. in Vicksburg.