BIDDEFORD — In the case of some subjects, there is no need for debate.

Such is the case for Biddeford guard Bobby Cote, who far and away is the Journal Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Not only was Cote, a senior, the best scorer in York County this past season, but he was also the best scorer in southern Maine. In 20 games, Cote scored 450 points, an average of 22.5 points per game. Cote was selected not only as an SMAA First Team selection, but he was also named the SMAA Most Valuable Player.

Beyond that, Cote was also selected as an SMAA All-Academic Team member and a Senior All-Star.

Earlier this season, Biddeford head coach Mike Fecteau made it clear how important Cote was to the Tigers.

“He’s our go-to guy,” Fecteau said. “He’s our scorer, he’s our leader.”

Other coaches took notice of Cote as well.

“The thing that impresses me the most about Bobby Cote is his confidence and his ability to remain composed in adverse conditions,” Massabesic head coach Matt Ouellette said. “I’ve seen him play since he was a sophomore in high school, and I can’t recall a time I’ve seen him rattled. When a player of that caliber can also remain composed mentally and not get rattled, it creates problems, big problems for opposing schools. He’s certainly tough to defend against.”

With Cote’s scoring, the Tigers advanced to the Western Maine Class A playoffs before losing to Deering, 66-54, in the quarterfinal round.

Cote looks to continue basketball at the college level, while studying chemical engineering. Cote is looking at both Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

— Contact Dave Dyer at 282-1535, Ext. 323 or follow on Twitter @Dave_Dyer.