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Hang Time: Six Flags

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The New York Liberty spent a rare off day at Six Flags in New Jersey, dipping and looping and soaring — and, well, sweating — with friends and family on a hot August afternoon. The Players’ Tribune tagged along. Selfie stick? Check. Puke count: Only one.

Photos By Annie Flanagan/The Players’ Tribune

The team jokes around on the way to Six Flags Great Adventure on their day off.
The team jokes around on the way to Six Flags Great Adventure on their day off. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Brittany Boyd waits on the bus before arriving at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Brittany Boyd waits on the bus before arriving at Six Flags Great Adventure. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Six Flags Great Adventure.
Six Flags Great Adventure. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Swin Cash looks out at the rides.
Swin Cash looks out at the rides. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Epiphanny Prince, Tanisha Wright and Swin Cash walk together at the amusement park.
Epiphanny Prince, Tanisha Wright and Swin Cash walk together at the amusement park. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
The team waits to ride a roller coaster.
The team waits to ride a roller coaster. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Avery Warley-Talbert buckles in to ride the roller coaster.
Avery Warley-Talbert buckles in to ride the roller coaster. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Brittany Boyd, Tina Charles, Avery Warley-Talbert and her husband rest on ledge at the amusement park.
Brittany Boyd, Tina Charles, Avery Warley-Talbert and her husband rest on ledge at the amusement park. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Tanisha Wright fixes her hair at the park.
Tanisha Wright fixes her hair at the park. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Kiah Stokes walks with her boyfriend.
Kiah Stokes walks with her boyfriend. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Tanisha Wright and her sister wait to ride on a ride.
Tanisha Wright and her sister wait to ride on a ride. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Candace Wiggins waits in line.
Candace Wiggins waits in line. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
The team poses for a photo before taking off on the roller coaster.
The team poses for a photo before taking off on the roller coaster. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Candace Wiggins walks with teammates at the amusement park.
Candace Wiggins walks with teammates at the amusement park. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Avery Warley-Talbert laughs after her husband won her a stuffed animal.
Avery Warley-Talbert laughs after her husband won her a stuffed animal. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Essence Carson stands with her prize.
Essence Carson stands with her prize. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Tanisha Wright and Carolyn Swords wait in line.
Tanisha Wright and Carolyn Swords wait in line. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
The team sleeps on the bus on the way home.
The team sleeps on the bus on the way home. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune
Brittany Boyd watches game film on the way home.
Brittany Boyd watches game film on the way home. / Annie Flanagan/The Players' Tribune

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