Simply making it to the playoffs is no longer sufficient for the Hewitt-Trussville girls’ basketball team.

They want the hardware and the glory that comes at the end of the season.

“Being here is not enough anymore,” junior Jordan Hunter said.

The fifth-ranked Huskies rolled to a 56-30 victory over Huntsville in Wednesday’s Class 7A Northeast Regional semifinal at Jacksonville State’s Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Hewitt-Trussville (26-6) jumped out to a 12-4 lead after the opening frame, holding the Panthers to 1-of-5 from the field and 1-for-2 at the free-throw line. Both teams matched baskets in the second period, only two made field goals from each team, and the Huskies took a 17-9 lead into the halftime break.

Opening the second half, Hewitt-Trussville held the Panthers to 3-of-11 in the third period and outscored them 13-6 en route to a 30-15 lead heading into the final stanza. The Huskies shot more than twice that of their opponent in the frame and were a perfect 6-for-6 at the foul line.

Huntsville (17-14) scored 15 points in the final frame to match its total from the first three periods combined. The Panthers went 4-for-8 from the field in the fourth period and were 6-of-9 at the charity stripe.

Star of the Game: Audre Benson. The senior guard finished with a game-high 16 points, along with two rebounds and four steals. She was also 4-for-4 on free-throw attempts.

Did you know? Hewitt-Trussville advances to its third straight regional final.

Stat sheet: Hewitt-Trussville – The Huskies shot 35.2 percent overall, 20 percent from beyond the arc, and were 14-for-17 at the charity stripe. They also enjoyed a plus-18 edge in rebounding. Jordan Hunter and April Hooks both had 12 points, combining for nine rebounds and six assists and the former adding five steals, and Lilly Gray finished with seven points, two blocks and a game-high 10 rebounds. Huntsville – The Panthers gave up 21 turnovers, resulting in 23 points, and shot only 32.3 percent from the field and 18.8 percent on 3-pointers. Derricka Thompson led Huntsville with eight points, including two rebounds and two steals, and Virginia Hawkins had seven points and four rebounds. Ja’Mya Fletcher and Emma Shea had four points each and combined for five assists.

Coachspeak: “Our ball movement wasn’t where it need to be tonight. We adjusted defensively at halftime and that allowed us to get some key stops. We wanted to play a little faster. We got some turnovers (in the second half) and the offense started clicking. We had to get the ball moving more than in the first half.” — Hewitt-Trussville’s Tonya Hunter

“We knew they were a very talented guard-based team coming in. The longer we could hold possession and make them defend, it would give us a better chance. The flow of the game was going to where we could have a chance, but shots were not falling.” — Huntsville’s Jeff Smith

They said it: “Our team goal is to finish.” — Benson

“Whatever it takes (to win a state title), we’re willing to do it.” — Hooks

What’s next? Hewitt-Trussville advances to the Northeast Regional final, where they’ll face Sparkman, Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Jacksonville State’s Pete Mathews Coliseum.