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The Last Point At lunchtime, Maia and her friends were playing a close game of volleyball on the school court. The score was 14–14, and the next point would put one team ahead. Maia served the ball. It sailed over the net, and the other team returned it. After a quick rally, the ball landed near the sideline. Maia thought it had touched the line, which meant it was in. Her teammate Luca said it had landed just outside. The other team looked uncertain. The group paused. No referee was watching, so they had to make the call themselves. Maia wanted her team to win, but she knew the point would not feel right if they took it unfairly. She told everyone what she had seen: the ball had touched the line. The teams agreed that it was in, and play continued. A few minutes later, the other team won the match. Maia was gracious to the winners. As everyone packed up, one of the other players thanked Maia for being honest. Luca said he had learnt that fair play mattered even when the result was important. The friends agreed on a way to handle close calls in future: each player could share their view, and the group would hear everyone out before making a decision. They could still compete hard, but they wanted everyone to trust the game.