Oakland University Athletics

2021: 
• Saw action in the 4-0 victory over Robert Morris (9/29)

2020-21:
• Saw action in two games including 5-0 season-opening win over Robert Morris (2/4) and 4-0 shutout win at Green Bay (4/5)

High School:
• Two-year captain and four-year letter winner for Coach Earl Pannebaker
• Help lead Moon Area to 2019 Section Championship
• Two-time All-Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) selection (2018, 2019) and three-time All-Section Team member (2017-19)
• Helped back line in 2018 that set high school record for the least number of goals allowed in a single season
 
Club - Riverhounds Academy:
• Helped Riverhounds Academy win 2019 Disney 3v3 Soccer National Championship and 2018 US Club Soccer Regional Championship
• Also led team to 2015 and 2016 PA West State Cup and 2017 and 2018 PA West Fustal State Cup Championships
 
Academic Honors:
• National Honor Society member, Distinguished Honor Roll selection
• Earned Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence and The Army Strong Student-Athlete Award
• Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, Peer-to-Peer Officer and SADD Club
 
Personal:
Full Name: Darek Christian Panucci
Birthdate: 3/13/02
Parents: Mario and Kelly Panucci
Mom played tennis at Memphis (1987-91), Cousin, Donny Depp, played soccer at Pittsburgh (2016-17)
Siblings: Brothers, Dante and Damon
Brother Donnie is a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army
Major: Mechanical Engineering
 
Top Three Reasons for Choosing Oakland:
1. Soccer Program's Reputation
2. Engineering program and opportunities
3. Coaching staff