Forest Hills boys, girls basketball teams advance

The Tigers boys and girls teams both won their Class S South quarterfinal games at the Augusta Civic Center.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Forest Hills boys basketball team defeated Temple Academy 77-55 in the Class S South quarterfinals, led by Jaxson Desjardins' 36 points and 9 rebounds. The Forest Hills girls team also advanced, beating Greenville 56-33 behind Janessa Moffitt's 25 points.

Why it matters

The Forest Hills boys and girls basketball teams are continuing their postseason runs, demonstrating the strength of the school's basketball programs. Their success is notable in the competitive Class S South tournament.

The details

In the boys game, Forest Hills jumped out to an early 20-7 lead after the first quarter and took a 39-23 advantage into halftime. Jaxson Desjardins led the way with 36 points and 9 rebounds, while Maddox Cuddy and Aaden Nadeau also scored in double figures. The Forest Hills girls team held a slim one-point lead after the first quarter, but then pulled away in the second quarter, outscoring Greenville 17-4. Janessa Moffitt had a game-high 25 points for the Tigers.

  • The boys and girls games were played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Augusta Civic Center.

The players

Jaxson Desjardins

A key player for the Forest Hills boys basketball team, scoring 36 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in their quarterfinal win.

Janessa Moffitt

The leading scorer for the Forest Hills girls basketball team, tallying 25 points in their quarterfinal victory.

Anthony Amero

The head coach of the Forest Hills boys basketball team.

Timeo Lepaix

A player for the Temple Academy boys basketball team, scoring 16 points in their loss to Forest Hills.

Katie Hanson

The leading scorer for the Greenville girls basketball team, with 9 points in their defeat against Forest Hills.

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What they’re saying

“Feels great. We just got to keep the momentum going and hopefully get past the next round.”

— Jaxson Desjardins (centralmaine.com)

“(Cuddy and Desjardins are) very good shooters, so it's one of those deals that they look forward to shooting (3-pointers) here because they know they shoot well here.”

— Anthony Amero, Forest Hills boys basketball coach (centralmaine.com)

What’s next

The Forest Hills boys and girls basketball teams will advance to the next round of the Class S South tournament, with their next games scheduled for the coming weekend.

The takeaway

The success of the Forest Hills basketball programs, with both the boys and girls teams advancing deep into the competitive Class S South tournament, demonstrates the strength and consistency of the school's athletic department and the dedication of its student-athletes.