I teach these boys at NHS. They are proud of the season they put together. Yesterday in my first period they all said it was about getting that W for Coach on his Birthday. These boys love thier coach and the staff he has put together. Don't get it twisted they are going to bring thier all to this game Saturday Night and will leave it all on the field.
First off, NHS did have an off night offensively, but give some credit to the Whiteville D. They played well in hostile territory. "HORNS AND ALL" lol. It was a competitive game down to the last 8 minutes.
The Eagles are going to come into this game ready to try to establish themselves offensivly early. If they can get a 10+ point cushion they will convert over and pound the run game. Monroe plays too much like they do, and NHS does not want a shootout, they can put points up big but if it's tight in the big lights it's easy to come down to little mistakes and if the Eagles have one mistake statistically is turnovers this post season. (Granted it has been to wet very cold games in a row) Monroe is very capable of taking advantage of that. 
Monroe is a darn good football team. They have athletes all over. Both teams deserve to be in this game.
. It's gonna be tight, if we miss an XP I just hope Coach doesn't stick to 2 pt conversion attempts. 2-3 extra points good be the deciding factor. 
Picking with my heart I have the Eagles winning this one 34-28.
Good luck to all. I will see the Eagle faithful at the game Saturday Night. 
Go Eagles.