Trinity Episcopal was outscored 7-2 by Oak Forest Academy in the final 150 seconds as the Yellow Jackets emerged with a 57-53 win Friday night in boys basketball.

“When we took the lead, we felt we needed to run off and shoot, and we’re still very undisciplined at this point,” Trinity coach Andy Blair said.

Oak Forest’s spurt at the end was the second of two big runs for the Yellow Jackets.

Trinity, an MAIS AA school, jumped out to a 15-0 lead midway through the first quarter and appeared poised to run away with a victory.

However, Oak Forest, a AAAA foe, closed the gap to 18-8 by the end of the first period, and eventually trimmed the deficit at halftime to one, 28-27.

“We just let up,” Blair said. “We have got to understand that, just because we have a little talent, teams are not going to just lay down and roll over.”

Friday’s meeting evens the series for the year as Trinity beat Oak Forest 66-60 earlier in the season.

“They’re a AAAA school, and they’re very well-coached,” Blair said. “I love their coach. We got them the first time, and they got us the second time. But what I can’t stand is that mental letdown.”

Trinity was led in scoring by David Jackson who scored 16 points while Dee Fleming added 14. Jackson added nine rebounds to go along with three assists, while Fleming chipped in with six assists.

Oak Forest was led by Reggie Johnson and La’Vell Scott, who tallied 15 and 14 points, respectively.

Trinity will attempt to get back on track Dec. 27 when it faces Cathedral High School.

Oak Forest (girls) 64, Trinity 55

Trinity’s D’Asia Mitchell connected on a pair of 3-pointers in the final minute to force overtime, but Oak Forest outscored the Lady Saints 11-2 in the extra period to record a 64-55 win in girls basketball.

“I think our depth and being tired (slowed us down in overtime),” Trinity coach Fay Minor said. “But what I liked about tonight was that we’re getting back into our old self. We’re getting everyone healthy. We’re trying to get ready for district in January, and I think we’re going to be OK.”

Mitchell and Jasmine Ivory combined to connect on four 3-pointers and score 16 points to erase nine-point fourth-quarter deficit and force overtime.

“Jasmine has been out for the past weeks (with a nose injury), for her to come in and play the game she played (was huge),” Minor said. “D’Asia is always a beast; she’s coming to play. She’s getting a little more comfortable with Jasmine back on the floor with her. I’m hopeful after Christmas, we’ll look like a team again.”