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PVL RC 2024 Petrogazz vs. Zus Coffee - Wilma Salas-0595

Petro Gazz import Wilma Salas. Photo from PVL Media Bureau

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Kennedy Caacbay

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721315798728PVL RC 2024 Petrogazz vs. Zus Coffee - Wilma Salas-0595.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Petro Gazz import Wilma Salas. <em>Photo from PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – It was Wilma Salas and Janisa Johnson who helped Petro Gazz win its breakthrough Premier Volleyball League (PVL) championship during the 2019 Reinforced Conference.</p><p>A relationship formed like this, alongside teammates which she calls home, was why Salas holds Johnson, her fellow import for the Gazz Angels that tourney, close to her heart — a colleague, volleyball teammate, and more than that, a family.</p><p>Unfortunately, Johnson succumbed to colon cancer at the young age of 32, to the surprise of many in the local volleyball community, especially for the Gazz Angels.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/4/-soar-high-with-the-real-angels-in-heaven-former-petro-gazz-angel-janisa-johnson-passes-away-1208" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: ‘Soar high with the real angels in heaven’: Former Petro Gazz Angel Janisa Johnson passes away</strong></a></div><p>Salas has come back to the Philippines to join the Gazz Angels once more and assist in defending the title they first claimed five years back.</p><p>She expressed that they will remember Johnson for every point they earn in this tournament.</p><p>&quot;Well, for sure it’s sad because Janisa is no longer here in this life. I came back to the league in this conference for Janisa. So every point, every game, we think of Janisa,&quot; Salas said.</p><p>&quot;Her amazing smile, every time,&quot; Salas answered when asked about what she misses the most about Johnson. &quot;I missed it so much about JJ because she pushed with a smile every game,&quot; she added. &quot;I miss her so much.&quot;</p><p>Moreover, Petro Gazz is like a home away from home, said Salas.</p><p>&quot;I feel happy to come back to the Philippines. Every time I say Petro Gazz is like my home, my family, so I’m very excited about this conference,&quot; the Cuban spiker said.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/7/18/pvl-van-sickle-takes-charge-as-petro-gazz-sweeps-zus-coffee-to-enter-win-column-1638" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: PVL: Van Sickle takes charge as Petro Gazz sweeps ZUS Coffee to enter win column</strong></a></div><p>Salas eked out 15 points and 12 excellent receptions in her first game back to help the team to its first victory against ZUS Coffee on Thursday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8u9xPh3_tkg??si=JevH1RWu417Ixz_a&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>"Well, for sure it’s sad because Janisa is no longer here in this life. I came back to the league in this conference for Janisa. So every point, every game, we think of Janisa."</p>

"Well, for sure it’s sad because Janisa is no longer here in this life. I came back to the league in this conference for Janisa. So every point, every game, we think of Janisa."

Wilma Salas, Petro Gazz dedicate PVL run to late teammate Janisa Johnson

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Wilma Salas, Petro Gazz dedicate PVL run to late teammate Janisa Johnson

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jul 18, 2024 11:46 PM PHT

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Updated Jul 19, 2024 02:02 AM PHT

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