It is no secret the athletic contention between Ellsworth and Mount Desert Island, as the two schools, separated by 17 miles and a little water, have been rivals for years.

That rivalry continued Wednesday night in Ellsworth as the No. 2 Eagles hosted the No. 7 Trojans in an Eastern Class B quarterfinal playoff game, with Ellsworth being not only unbeaten this season but the defending regional champions.

The …